研究自然现象的设计或最终目的,即认为这些现象是意图的结果而非先前原因所致。
认为自然现象是神圣设计或意图的结果,而非自然法则或科学所致的一种信念或理论;神学目的论;(可数)此类特定的信念或理论。;目的论;[医] 目的论
研究自然现象的设计或最终目的,即认为这些现象是意图的结果而非先前原因所致。
The study of the design or final purpose of natural occurrences, that is, of such occurrences being the result of intention instead of prior causes.
认为自然现象是神圣设计或意图的结果,而非自然法则或科学所致的一种信念或理论;神学目的论;(可数)此类特定的信念或理论。
The belief or theory that a natural occurrence is the result of divine design or intention rather than the laws of nature or science; theoteleology; (countable) a particular belief or theory of this sort.
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