hypothesis
英 /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/ 美 /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/
- n. 假说；假设A proposed explanation that can be tested through research
Our experiment tested the hypothesis that plants prefer sunlight.
我们的实验检验了植物更喜欢阳光这一假设。
Researchers tested the hypothesis that regular physical activity improves concentration among children in primary education.
研究人员检验了定期体育活动能改善小学生注意力这一假设。
搭配
test a hypothesis 检验假设formulate a hypothesis 提出假说support a hypothesis 支持假说reject a hypothesis 否定假说
辨析提示
复数为hypotheses；假说须经证据检验。
词族
hypothetical (adj.)、hypothetically (adv.)、hypothesise (v.)
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