scientific
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/adjective
1- based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science科学的：
the scientific study of earthquakes.
对地震的科学研究。
1.1
- relating to or used in science有关科学的; 用于科学的：
scientific instruments.
科学仪器。
1.2
- informal systematic; methodical〈非正式〉系统的; 有条理的：
how many people buy food in an organized, scientific way?
多少人有组织、有系统地购买食物？
派生词
scientifically
adverbscientificity
noun词源
late 16th cent.: from French scientifique or late Latin scientificus 'producing knowledge'， from scientia （see SCIENCE）. Early use described the liberal arts as opposed to the 'mechanic' arts （i.e. arts requiring manual skill）.