Word
pseudoscience
/ˌsuːdoʊˈsaɪəns/
noun
伪科学；假科学
An activity or set of beliefs that claims to be scientific but is based on incorrect assumptions or methods.
- 1.
Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.
科幻作品中虚构的科学。
- 2.
an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions
类似科学但基于谬误假设的活动
科幻作品中虚构的科学；科幻作品中虚构的科学。；类似科学但基于谬误假设的活动；假科学；伪科学
In use
Many people believe that astrology is a pseudoscience.
The professor criticized the study as pseudoscience because it lacked rigorous methodology.
Some pseudosciences persist despite being repeatedly debunked.
dismiss [sth] as pseudoscience
Many dismiss astrology as pseudoscience.
许多人将占星术视为伪科学。
label [sth] as pseudoscience
Critics labeled the theory as pseudoscience.
批评者称该理论为伪科学。
be a pseudoscience
Connections
Confusing words
- science
- 科学 · 科学是真正的知识体系，基于证据和可重复验证；伪科学冒充科学，但缺乏可靠的证据支持。
Word family
- pseudoscientific
- 伪科学的 · adj
- pseudoscientist
- 伪科学家 · n
- pseudoscientifically
- 伪科学地 · adv
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常为不可数名词，指具体类型时可用作可数名词
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