a)POSSIBLEif something is possible in principle, there is no good reasonwhy it should not happen, but it has not actually happened yet 按道理,在理论上SYN theoretically
In principle, the new software should make the accounting system a lot simpler.
从理论上说,这个新的软件应该能使财务系统简单许多。
b)AGREEif you agree to something in principle, you agree about a general plan or idea but have not yet considered the details 原则上,基本上,大体上
They have accepted the idea in principle.
他们基本上已接受了这种观点。
The government has agreed in principle to a referendum.