词汇 | theory |
释义 | theory 3 ENTRIES FOUND: theory (noun) conspiracy theory (noun) quantum theory (noun) theory /ˈθiːjəri/ noun plural theories theory /ˈθiːjəri/ noun plural theories Learner's definition of THEORY 1 : an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events学说;…论;…说 [count] a widely accepted scientific theory一个被广泛接受的科学论断 Einstein's theory of relativity爱因斯坦的相对论 theories on/about evolution进化论 [noncount] according to atomic/economic theory根据原子/经济学说 2 [count] : an idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true看法;设想;猜测 Her method is based on the theory that all children want to learn.她的方法是基于所有孩子都想学的设想。 There are a number of different theories about the cause of the disease.关于这种病的起因有很多种猜测。 She proposed a theory of her own.她提出了自己的看法。 Investigators rejected the theory that the death was accidental.调查人员排除了意外死亡的猜测。 There is no evidence to support such a theory.没有证据支持这个假设。 3 [noncount] : the general principles or ideas that relate to a particular subject理论;原理;原则 He is a specialist in film theory and criticism.他是电影理论和影评专家。 music theory乐理 in theory 1 — used to say what should happen or be true if a theory is correct从理论上讲;按理说 In theory, the reading skills of the students should improve.从理论上讲,学生的阅读技巧应该会有所提高。 2 — used to say that something seems to be true or possible as an idea but may not actually be true or possible在理论上(是正确的或有可能的) I agree with you in theory, but realistically I don't think we have the time to do that.从理论上讲我同意你的看法,但实际上我觉得我们没有时间这么做。 Her plan sounds good in theory, but I doubt it will really work. |
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