Word · Frequency #2729
theoretical
理论的；理论上的
核心释义
relating to theory; abstract rather than based on direct experience
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理论的；抽象的；非经验性的
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
理论的；抽象的；非经验性的；理论的；理论上的；假设的；推理的；[计] 理论的
用法In use
The theoretical model explains the results, but we still need to test it in real life.
用法提示：这里 "theoretical" 作形容词，意为“理论的”，修饰“模型”。
She understood the theoretical concepts well, yet she struggled with the practical tasks.
用法提示：这里 "theoretical" 作形容词，表示“理论上的”，强调与“实际”相对。
The course covers both the theoretical background and its practical applications.
用法提示：这里 "theoretical" 作定语，意思是“理论上的”，与“实际的”形成对比。
be theoretical
表示某事物具有理论性质。
His work is highly theoretical.
他的工作非常理论化。
theoretical + noun
名词前作定语，表示‘理论上的’。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- theoretical framework
- 理论框架
- The study is based on a solid theoretical framework.这项研究基于一个坚实的理论框架。
- theoretical physics
- 理论物理
- He is a professor of theoretical physics.他是一位理论物理学教授。
- theoretical knowledge
- 理论知识
- The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills.该课程结合了理论知识和实践技能。
- theoretical approach
- 理论方法
- They adopted a different theoretical approach.他们采用了不同的理论方法。
- theoretical basis
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象教授在黑板上写“theory”（理论），再添上“ical”，变成“theoretical”（理论的）。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于学术或理论性讨论，属于正式或中性语体。常见场景：学术论文、教科书、理论讲座等。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All words end in '-ical'. However, their stressed vowels differ: practical /æ/, critical /ɪ/, political /ɪ/, medical /ɛ/, technical /ɛ/, physical /ɪ/. None of them have the same stressed vowel and following sounds as theoretical (/θiəˈretɪkəl/).
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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