empirical
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5432 in the learning path
实证的；基于观察的
Definitions
adj. based on observation or experiments rather than theory alone
实证的；基于观察的
Example
Our garden trial provided empirical evidence that compost helps plants.
我们的花园试验提供了堆肥有益植物的实证依据。
Education policies should be supported by empirical research rather than assumptions about how children learn.
教育政策应以实证研究为依据，而不是依赖对儿童学习方式的假设。
Collocations
- empirical evidence
- empirical research
- empirical data
Word family
- empirically (adv.)
- empiricism (n.)
- empiricist (n.)
Antonyms
- theoretical
Usage tip
强调观察或实验依据，不等于个人经验之谈。
FAQ
- What does empirical mean?
- based on observation or experiments rather than theory alone
- How is empirical pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/, US /ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
