Word · Frequency #5766
armchair
/ˈɑːrmˌtʃer/
verb
凭空构想；纸上谈兵
核心释义
to create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data
- 1.
基于理论或一般知识而非数据来构想
To create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.
- 2.
基于先前收集的数据进行理论推演；反思
To theorize based on analysis of data that was gathered previously; to reflect.
基于先前数据推演；反思；基于理论或一般知识而非数据来构想；基于先前收集的数据进行理论推演；反思
用法In use
We should not armchair the whole plan; we need to check the actual numbers first.
用法提示：armchair 在这里作动词原形，表示仅凭一般知识或理论而不是真实数据来构想。
He armchaired a complete answer to the question before checking any of the records.
用法提示：armchaired 是 armchair 的过去式，表示基于先前已有的理解或数据进行分析推想。
They are armchairing possible causes of the noise instead of inspecting the engine.
用法提示：armchairing 是现在分词，与 are 构成进行时，表示正在凭一般知识反思、推想。
armchair sth
armchair 作动词时通常指脱离实际数据或实地经验进行构想，常带批评意味。
They armchaired a theory about the market without collecting any new data.
他们没有收集任何新数据，就凭空构想了一个关于市场的理论。
be armchaired (by sb)
相关词与表达Connections
词族Word family
- armchairs
- plural, third person singular
- armchaired
- past, past participle
- armchairing
- present participle
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