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theoretical theoretical ★★☆☆☆/θi͟ːəre̱tɪk(ə)l/1[ADJ	形容词](研究、解释)理论的，理论性的 A theoretical study or explanation is based on or uses the ideas and abstract principles that relate to a particular subject, rather than the practical aspects or uses of it.   [usu ADJ n]...theoretical physics.理论物理学2[ADJ	形容词]理论上的；推想的 If you describe a situation as a theoretical one, you mean that although it is supposed to be true or to exist in the way stated, it may not in fact be true or exist in that way.   [usu ADJ n]This is certainly a theoretical risk but in practice there is seldom a problem...从理论上讲，这肯定是有风险的，可是实际上很少出问题。These fears are purely theoretical.这些担忧纯粹是臆测出来的。 theoreticaltheo‧ret‧i‧cal /θɪəˈretɪkəl $ ˌθiːə-/ ●●○ W3 AWL (also theo‧ret‧ic /θɪəˈretɪk $ ˌθiːə-/) adjective  Examples word sets Collocations Word family 1relating to the study of ideas, especially scientific ideas, rather than to practical uses of the ideas or practical experience → theory, practical, applied:  theoretical physics Aristotle’s theoretical model of the universe She has theoretical knowledge of teaching, but no practical experience.2a theoretical situation or condition could exist but does not really exist  SYN  hypothetical:  Equality between men and women in our society is still only theoretical. a theoretical risk of an explosion

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Collins	theoretical ★★☆☆☆ /θi͟ːəre̱tɪk(ə)l/ 1 [ADJ 形容词](研究、解释)理论的，理论性的 A theoretical study or explanation is based on or uses the ideas and abstract principles that relate to a particular subject, rather than the practical aspects or uses of it. [usu ADJ n] ...theoretical physics. 理论物理学 2 [ADJ 形容词]理论上的；推想的 If you describe a situation as a theoretical one, you mean that although it is supposed to be true or to exist in the way stated, it may not in fact be true or exist in that way. [usu ADJ n] This is certainly a theoretical risk but in practice there is seldom a problem... 从理论上讲，这肯定是有风险的，可是实际上很少出问题。 These fears are purely theoretical. 这些担忧纯粹是臆测出来的。
Oxford	the·or·etic·al AWL / ˌθɪəˈretɪkl ; NAmE ˌθiːəˈretɪkl / adjective [usually before noun ] 1 concerned with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment 理论上的 ◆ a theoretical approach 理论研究方法 ◆ theoretical physics 理论物理 ◆ The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study. 第一年为学生以后的学习奠定坚实的理论基础。 OPP experimental , practical 2 that could possibly exist, happen or be true, although this is unlikely 理论上存在的；假设的 ◆ It's a theoretical possibility. 这是理论上存在的可能性。 ▶ the·or·etic·al·ly AWL / ˌθɪəˈretɪkli ; NAmE ˌθiːəˈretɪkli / adverb ◆ theoretically sound conclusions 理论上无懈可击的结论 ◆ It is theoretically possible for him to overrule their decision, but highly unlikely. 按理说他可以否定他们的决定，但是可能性很小。 the·or·etic·al / ˌθɪəˈretɪkl ; NAmE ˌθiːəˈretɪkl / the·or·etic·al·ly / ˌθɪəˈretɪkli ; NAmE ˌθiːəˈretɪkli /
LDC	theoreticaltheo‧ret‧i‧cal /θɪəˈretɪkəl $ ˌθiːə-/ ●●○ W3 AWL (also theo‧ret‧ic /θɪəˈretɪk $ ˌθiːə-/) adjective Examples word sets Collocations Word family 1relating to the study of ideas, especially scientific ideas, rather than to practical uses of the ideas or practical experience → theory, practical, applied: theoretical physics Aristotle’s theoretical model of the universe She has theoretical knowledge of teaching, but no practical experience.2a theoretical situation or condition could exist but does not really exist SYN hypothetical: Equality between men and women in our society is still only theoretical. a theoretical risk of an explosion
WDF	theoretical [ˌθɪəˈretɪkl] CET4CET6TEM4考研GRETOEFL j3811 8934 257 286 770 226 7395 ADJ5789 146527 Spoken: 84961951 理论上的(100%) adj.理论的；理论上的；假设的；推理的

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