Word · Frequency #16304
empirically
凭经验；实证地
Based on experience, observation, or evidence rather than on theory.
- 1.
Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
基于经验而非理论知识。
- 2.
Based on data and evidence gathered in the real world.
基于现实世界中收集的数据和证据。
基于经验而非理论知识。；基于现实世界中收集的数据和证据。；以经验为主地
In use
The theory has not yet been tested empirically.
The researchers empirically measured how the new drug affected sleep.
We can only determine the answer empirically, by checking the records.
empirically + verb
empirically 常与 test、verify、demonstrate 等动词连用，表示“通过观察或实验”。
The study empirically demonstrates the effect of sleep on memory.
这项研究实证证明了睡眠对记忆的影响。
be empirically + past participle
被动结构中，empirically 修饰过去分词，强调结论来自实证数据。
The theory was empirically supported by later experiments.
这一理论得到了后来实验的实证支持。
be empirically + adjective
empirically 修饰形容词时，表示该品质是基于经验或证据的。
Connections
Collocations
- empirically tested
- 经过实证检验的
- The hypothesis was empirically tested in a controlled study.该假说在一项对照研究中得到了实证检验。
- empirically supported
- 得到实证支持的
- The claim is not empirically supported by current evidence.该说法目前没有得到实证支持。
- empirically derived
- 凭经验得出的；由实证数据推导的
- These classifications are empirically derived from patient records.这些分类是根据患者记录凭经验得出的。
- empirically based
- 基于实证的
- The treatment guidelines are empirically based rather than theoretical.这些治疗指南是基于实证的，而非理论性的。
- empirically verified
- 经过实证验证的
- Each prediction can be empirically verified through observation.每项预测都可以通过观察加以实证验证。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 experience（经验）的开头 empir，empirically 就是靠经验、靠现实数据，而不是空想理论。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、科研报告、正式演讲 empirically 多用于学术或正式语境，强调基于实验、观察或实际数据，而不是纯理论推导；日常口语中比较少见。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Empirically rhymes with lyrically (/ˈlɪrɪkli/) and satirically (/səˈtɪrɪkli/), all sharing the stressed /ɪrɪkli/ ending. Other -ically lookalikes (practically, typically, critically, theoretically) do not rhyme because their stressed vowels differ; do not judge by spelling alone.
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