theory
/ˈθɪəri/ · /ˈθɪri/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4169 in the learning path
理论；学说
Definitions
n. an organized explanation of facts or how something works
理论；学说
n. an idea offered to explain something, not yet proved
推测；看法
n. the principles of a subject rather than their practical application
理论知识
Example
My theory is that the cat knocked the cup over.
我猜是猫把杯子碰倒了。
Students benefit from courses that connect scientific theory with practical experiments and problems from everyday life.
将科学理论与实践实验及日常问题相结合的课程能让学生受益。
Collocations
- in theory
- support a theory
- test a theory
- theory and practice
Word family
- theoretical (adj.)
- theoretically (adv.)
- theorist (n.)
- theorise (v.)
Usage tip
in theory意为“理论上”，常与in practice对比。
FAQ
- What does theory mean?
- an organized explanation of facts or how something works an idea offered to explain something, not yet proved the principles of a subject rather than their practical application
- How is theory pronounced?
- UK /ˈθɪəri/, US /ˈθɪri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
