theory
n
1 [C] set of reasoned ideas intended to explain facts or events 学说; 理论
Darwin's theory of evolution 达尔文的进化论.
2 [C] opinion or supposition, not necessarily based on reasoning 意见, 揣测(未必基於推理的)
He has a theory that wearing hats makes men go bald. 他有个看法是男人戴帽子就会秃顶.
3 [U] ideas or suppositions in general (contrasted with practice) 想法, 设想(与实践相对)
It sounds fine in theory, but will it work? 道理是不错, 但能否行得通?
In theory, three things could happen, ie there are three possibilities. 推测起来, 有三种可能性.
4 [C, U] (statement of the) principles on which a subject is based 原理; 原则; 论述
studying music theory 学习乐理.
🎯 考研助记
the(这个)+ory(story):这个故事主要是想说明一个 理论
🔁 扩展释义
*['θiәri]n. 理论, 学说, 原理, 意见, 推测【化】 理论【医】 理论; 学说【经】 理论学说相关词组: My theory is that...
conditionn. 状态;环境;健康状况;条款;
vt. 制约;限制;使习惯于;使适应;
vt.& vi. 对…具有重要影响;影响(某事发生的方式);保持(头发或皮肤等的)健康;养护;
sparevt. 节省,俭省;不用,抽出,省掉;宽恕,饶(命),救命,使某人免遭(麻烦等);出让,割爱,分让;
adj. 多余的,剩下的(钱等),空闲的(时间等);预备的,备用的,替换用的;多余的,瘦的,少量的;薄弱的,简陋的,粗陋的;
n. 备用零件,备用轮胎;节省,俭省;〈美〉(头两个球把十柱打得)全倒;预备品,替换品;
vi. 节约;节省;饶恕;宽容;