theory

美音音标: ['θɪəri] theory
英音音标: ['θɪəri] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
theory
词性
n
解释
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
示例
theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses|true in fact and theory

同义
possibility hypothesis theory
词性
n
解释
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
示例
a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory|he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices

同义
theory
词性
n
解释
a belief that can guide behavior
示例
the architect has a theory that more is less|they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales