on paper

US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
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在纸面上, 理论上

in theory rather than in reality

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The plan looks good on paper, but I'm not sure it will work in practice.
这个计划在纸面上看起来不错,但我不知道它在实践中是否可行。
On paper, he's the perfect candidate, but his interview was terrible.
从书面上看,他是完美的候选人,但他的面试很糟糕。