理论
Definition
(noun) A system of ideas intended to explain something
Examples
“教授用简单的术语解释了相对论理论。”
“这套理论听着挺顺，可我还是不信。”
That theory sounds pretty plausible, but I still don't buy it.
“老板把理论说得天花乱坠，实际一做就露馅了。”
The boss talked up his theory like crazy, but it fell apart the minute we tried it.
“我在上海那家旧书店翻到一本物理理论的老教材。”
I found an old physics textbook in that used bookstore in Shanghai.
“别光背理论，先把这个零件装上去试试。”
Don't just memorize the theory, try fitting this part on first.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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