theoretical
Based on ideas or principles rather than practical experience or real-life facts. It describes a situation or concept that is possible in the mind but has not been proven or done yet.
例句
3 / 5The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of the 'the' and 'real'. Is it 'the real' thing? No, it is 'Theo-retical' (The-O-Real), it's just an idea, not real yet.
快速测验
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
正确!
正确答案是: theoretical
例句
The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
everydayThe plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
formalThe committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
informalIn a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
Students are required to study the theoretical foundations of modern economics.
academicStudents are required to study the theoretical foundations of modern economics.
The business proposal looks good, but the profit margins are still theoretical.
businessThe business proposal looks good, but the profit margins are still theoretical.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
in a theoretical sense
in a theoretical sense
highly theoretical
highly theoretical
theoretical possibility
theoretical possibility
容易混淆的词
Theatrical relates to the theater and acting, while theoretical relates to ideas and theories.
Theory is the noun (the idea itself), while theoretical is the adjective (describing the idea).
使用说明
Use this word to describe ideas that are not yet applied to reality. It often contrasts with 'practical' or 'applied' knowledge.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'theoric' (which is rare/obsolete) instead of 'theoretical'. Also, avoid confusing it with 'theatrical' which sounds similar.
记忆技巧
Think of the 'the' and 'real'. Is it 'the real' thing? No, it is 'Theo-retical' (The-O-Real), it's just an idea, not real yet.
词源
Derived from the Greek word 'theoretikos', which means 'contemplative' or 'looking at'.
语法模式
快速测验
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
正确!
正确答案是: theoretical
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