[ běnlái, běnlai ] 1.(原有的)original 短语和例子 本来的意思original meaning; original intention;事物本来的辩证法 the dialectics inherent in things2.(原先;先前)originally; at first 短语和例子 他本来准备学物理的,但后来改变了主意。he wanted to study physics at first, but he changed his mind later. 在处理这件事情上,他们本来是可以避免使用武力的。they could have avoided resorting to force in dealing with the matter.3.(理所当然)it goes without saying; of course; naturally 短语和例子 本来就该这样办。of course it should be handled that way. 你昨晚本来无需来的。you need not have come last night