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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- theory
['θɪərɪ]
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noun
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理论
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in theory
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就理论而言
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- theory
[ˈθɪərɪ]
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n.[c]
学说，理论
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Many of his theories have been tested and have proved to be accurate.
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他的很多理论都已经过试验，并被证实准确无误。
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2.
n.[c]
假说，设想，推测
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A few classmates have asked the professor to articulate further on his theory.
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几个同学已请教授对其假说作进一步的阐释。
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A scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory.
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经受住实验检验的科学假设就能成为科学理论。
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He proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices.
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他提出了一种有关碱金属新理论，后来在化学实践中得到认可。
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3.
n.[c/u]
原理，学理
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Bob has written an excellent introduction to the theory of architect.
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鲍勃为建筑原理写了一份精彩的简介。
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They killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales.
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他们杀掉他的理由是死人不会搬弄是非。
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The architect has a theory that more is less.
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建筑师有一种理论是过犹不及。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- theory
['θɪərɪ]
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n
a system of rules, procedures, and assumptions used to produce a result
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2.
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abstract knowledge or reasoning
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3.
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a speculative or conjectural view or idea
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I have a theory about that
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an ideal or hypothetical situation (esp in the phrase in theory)
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5.
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a set of hypotheses related by logical or mathematical arguments to explain and predict a wide variety of connected phenomena in general terms
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the theory of relativity
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a nontechnical name for hypothesis
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[Etymology]
C16: from Late Latin theoria, from Greek: a sight, from theorein to gaze upon
Examples
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Einstein's general theory of relativity is what is called a classical theory.
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爱因斯坦的相对论被称为一种经典理论。
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This new theory owes much to Einstein's relativity theory.
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这种新理论在很大程度上应当归功于爱因斯坦的相对论。
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The steady state theory has been abandoned in favor of the big bang theory.
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稳恒态宇宙学说已经被抛弃，取而代之的是大爆炸学说。
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to accept a theory
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赞成一种理论
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to borrow a theory
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采纳某种理论
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to build a theory on facts
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根据事实创立理论
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The facts contradict his theory.
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事实同他的理论有矛盾。
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to enunciate a theory
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阐明一种理论
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to explode a theory
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驳倒一种理论
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the practice of a theory
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理论的实践
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