theory
n. 學說; 理論; 觀點; 猜想
A theory is a formal idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something.
Marx produced a new theory about historical change based upon conflict between competing groups...
馬克思創立了一種新理論,認為歷史的演變是基於對立集團之間的衝突之上的。
Einstein formulated the Theory of Relativity in 1905.
愛因斯坦於 1905 年創立了相對論。
If you have a theory about something, you have your own opinion about it which you cannot prove but which you think is true.
There was a theory that he wanted to marry her...
有人認為他想娶她。
My theory about divorce is that it's not the split-up that damages children, it's how it is handled.
我對離婚的看法是,傷害孩子的不是婚姻的破裂,而是處理離婚的方式。
The theory of a practical subject or skill is the set of rules and principles that form the basis of it.
He taught us music theory.
他教我們樂理。
...graduates who are well-trained in both the theory and practice of statistics.
在統計學理論和實踐兩方面都訓練有素的畢業生
You use in theory to say that although something is supposed to be true or to happen in the way stated, it may not in fact be true or happen in that way.
A school dental service exists in theory, but in practice, there are few dentists to work in them.
照理說,學校也有牙醫診所,可實際上,裡面的牙醫寥寥無幾。
1. 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;
2. a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena;
3. a belief that can guide behavior;
in theory
理論上(應該);照道理
His experiment negatived the theory.
他的實驗駁斥了這個理論.
Einstein's theory of relativity won for him universal esteem.
愛因斯坦的相對論贏得了全世界對他的崇敬.
Copernicus was terribly persecuted for his scientific theory.
哥白尼由於其科學理論而遭到嚴重的迫害.
The theory is of limited usefulness.
這個理論用途有限.
This theory was initially received with great scepticism by her fellow scientists.
她的科學界同行最初對這一理論持有強烈的懷疑態度.