理论上的
Definition
(adj) Based on theory rather than practical application.
Examples
“尽管这种方法在理论上的优势显而易见，但在实际应用中仍需进一步验证。”
“这套说法听起来很理论上的，落地就变味了。”
That idea sounds theoretical, but it changes once you try to use it.
“老板只爱听理论上的解释。”
My boss only likes theoretical explanations.
“周一开会时，李老师把理论上的差别讲得很清楚。”
At Monday's meeting, Mr. Li explained the theoretical differences pretty clearly.
“那份报告写得挺细，可还是停在理论上的层面，没提到上海仓库怎么执行。”
The report was detailed, but it still stayed at the theoretical level and never said how the Shanghai warehouse would actually do it.
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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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