teleology

核心释义

1. 1.

   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.

2. 2.

   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.

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