内容简介
“Theory” 指 “用来解释某一现象或问题的一套系统化的观点、原则或假设”。比如，科学家们提出一个新理论 “formulate a new theory”，并通过研究理论 “work on a theory” 不断验证它 “test a theory”。在本期节目中，主持人 Georgie 将讲解六个包含单词 “theory” 的常见搭配。
用法总结
1. “Formulate a theory” 提出一个理论
- Scientists have formulated a theory to explain this strange, new phenomenon.
- The professor formulated a theory to explain the sudden rise in sea levels.
2. “Work on a theory” 研究一个理论
- The researchers are working on a theory to explain how plants communicate through their roots.
- He spent years working on a theory about the connection between diet and longevity.
3. “Develop a theory” 发展一个理论
- Now they should find other experts to help develop their theory in order to improve it.
- She worked with her team to develop a theory about the origins of black holes.
4. “Test a theory” 验证一个理论
- Nigel opened his singing academy to everyone to test his theory that anyone can sing after some training.
- The scientists designed an experiment to test the new theory.
5. “Support a theory” 支持一个理论
- The new data supports the theory that exercise improves mental health.
- Her theory was strongly supported by the new findings.
6. “Challenge a theory” 质疑一个理论
- The results of his experiment challenge the theory of how memories are formed.
- Dave’s awful noise challenged Nigel’s singing theory.