theoretical

adjective
🔊/ˌθɪəˈretɪkl/
🔊/ˌθiːəˈretɪkl/
[usually before noun]
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  1. connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment理论上的
    • a theoretical approach理论研究方法
    • theoretical physics理论物理
    • The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.第一年为学生以后的学习奠定坚实的理论基础。🔊🔊
    opposite experimental, practical
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    • Early analyses of evolution on the planet were highly theoretical.对地球演化的早期分析具有很高的理论意义。
    • Most experiments take place within a theoretical framework.大多数实验都是在理论框架内进行的。
    • Theoretical knowledge forms the basis of most of our teaching.理论知识构成了我们大部分教学的基础。
    • This study is by no means purely theoretical.这项研究绝非纯粹是理论上的。
    • We aim to provide you with both theoretical and practical knowledge of your subject.我们力求为你们提供所学科目的理论和实践知识。
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  2. that could possibly exist, happen or be true, although this is unlikely理论上存在的;假设的
    • It's a theoretical possibility.这是理论上存在的可能性。🔊🔊
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