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re·duc·tion·ism AHD[rĭ-dŭkʹshə-nĭz'əm] D.J.[rɪˈdʌkʃəˌnɪzəm]K.K.[rɪˈdʌkʃəˌnɪzəm]n.(名词)- An attempt or a tendency to explain complex phenomena or structures by relatively simple principles, as by asserting that life processes or mental acts are instances of chemical and physical laws:简化论:用相对简单的原理解释复杂现象或结构的企图或趋势,这种理论认为生命过程或思维活动是遵循物理和化学法则的:"Our educational system has had a dangerous predilection for reductionism—an addiction to the primary, the elementary"(Frederick Turner)“我们的教育体系向执迷于原始的、基础的简化论进行危险的导向”(弗雷德里克·特纳)
reducʹtionist adj.(形容词)n.(名词)reduc'tionisʹtic adj.(形容词) |