theoretical /ˌθiːjəˈrɛtɪkəl/ adjective also theoretic /ˌθiːjəˈrɛtɪk/ /ˌθiːjəˈrɛtɪkəl/
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also theoretic /ˌθiːjəˈrɛtɪk/ Learner's definition of THEORETICAL
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: relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is known to be true or real理论上的；推理的；假设的 -
On a theoretical level, hiring more people seems logical.从理论上说，雇用更多的人是合理的。
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The idea is purely theoretical at this point.在这个阶段此种构想还只是纯理论的。
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a theoretical argument理论上的论据
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The teacher gave us a theoretical [=hypothetical] situation as an example.老师给我们举了一个假设情形为例。
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The danger is more than just a theoretical possibility.这种危险不仅仅只在理论上存在可能性。
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I was speaking in theoretical terms. [=theoretically]我只是从理论上来讲。
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: relating to the general principles or ideas of a subject rather than the practical uses of those ideas理论的 — theoretically
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Theoretically, the value of the funds could triple in the next few months.从理论上说，基金的价值在接下来几个月会增至原来的三倍。
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It is theoretically possible but unlikely to happen.这件事理论上有可能，但是实际上不可能发生。
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He argued theoretically.他从理论角度进行辩论。