paradigm shift
noun/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/
/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/
- a great and important change in the way something is done or thought about
范式转移（指行事或思维方式的重大变化） - Wegener’s theory led to a paradigm shift in the earth sciences.
韦格纳的理论导致了地球科学的范式转变。 - I could convince only a few of my colleagues of the need for a revolution, a paradigm shift.
我只能让少数同事相信需要一场革命、一场范式转变。
Word Origin1970s: term used in the writings of Thomas S. Kuhn (1922–96), philosopher of science. - Wegener’s theory led to a paradigm shift in the earth sciences.