theory
n
1 [C] set of reasoned ideas intended to explain facts or events 學說; 理論
Darwin's theory of evolution 達爾文的進化論.
2 [C] opinion or supposition, not necessarily based on reasoning 意見, 揣測(未必基於推理的)
He has a theory that wearing hats makes men go bald. 他有個看法是男人戴帽子就會禿頂.
3 [U] ideas or suppositions in general (contrasted with practice) 想法, 設想(與實踐相對)
It sounds fine in theory, but will it work? 道理是不錯, 但能否行得通?
In theory, three things could happen, ie there are three possibilities. 推測起來, 有三種可能性.
4 [C, U] (statement of the) principles on which a subject is based 原理; 原則; 論述
studying music theory 學習樂理.
?? 考研助記
the(這個)+ory(story):這個故事主要是想說明一個 理論
?? 擴展釋義
*['θi?ri]n. 理論, 學說, 原理, 意見, 推測【化】 理論【醫】 理論; 學說【經】 理論學說相關詞組: My theory is that...