可想而知 (kě xiǎng ér zhī) — it is obvious that...; as one can well imagine...
Definition
A written set phrase meaning 'one can well imagine' — used at the start of a sentence to introduce an obvious conclusion from context. Slightly more literary than 显而易见; emphasizes that the conclusion follows inevitably from what was just said.
phrase
it is obvious that...as one can well imagine...
Examples
- 可想而知，。kě xiǎng ér zhī, Tā tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi hòu yí dìng hěn gāo xìng.As one can well imagine, he must be very happy after hearing this news.
- 可想而知，。kě xiǎng ér zhī, Zhè ge xiàng mù xū yào hěn duō shí jiān hé jīng lì.It is obvious that this project requires a lot of time and energy.
- 可想而知，，。kě xiǎng ér zhī, Méi yǒu zú gòu de zhǔn bèi, kǎo shì hěn nán tōng guò.As one can well imagine, without adequate preparation, it is very difficult to pass the exam.
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