on the off chance
英 [ɔn ðə ɔf tʃɑ:ns] 美 [ɑn ði ɔf tʃæns]

释义

万一，对…抱着微小的希望；

双语例句

1. Stopped by on the off chance that they're home.
   停下车看看，既使他们在家的可能性很小
2. I didn't think you'd be at home, but I just called on the off chance.
   我想你不会在家的，只是抱著一线希望给你打个电话。

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