Science Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

science

noun

快速理解

What does "Science" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Science"?

科學是透過系統性研究來理解自然與社會世界的知識體系。

  1. 1

    自然科學

    EN: the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment

    翻譯: 透過觀察和實驗,對物理與自然世界進行系統性研究。

  2. 2

    特定學科

    EN: a particular branch of scientific knowledge, such as biology or physics

    翻譯: 科學知識的特定分支,例如生物學或物理學。

  3. 3

    系統化方法

    EN: a systematically organized body of knowledge on any subject

    翻譯: 針對任何主題,有系統地組織起來的知識體系。

  4. 4

    技術與應用

    EN: the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, often in technology

    翻譯: 為實際目的(通常指技術)應用科學知識。

小提醒:注意:在中文裡,'science' 通常譯為「科學」,但當指特定學科時,常直接使用該學科名稱,例如 'computer science' 是「電腦科學」,而非「電腦的科學」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Science" in English

How to pronounce "Science" in English?"Science" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Science" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Science"?How does "Science" change by context?

1. the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment

透過觀察和實驗,對物理與自然世界的結構和行為進行系統性研究的學問

She loves studying science at school.

她喜歡在學校學習科學。

Physics and biology are branches of science.

物理學和生物學是科學的分支。

2. knowledge about the world based on facts learned through experiments and observation

基於實驗和觀察所得事實、關於世界的知識

Modern medicine is based on science.

現代醫學是建立在科學之上的。

The science behind climate change is well established.

氣候變化背後的科學依據已相當穩固。

3. a particular area of scientific study, such as biology, chemistry, or physics

特定的科學研究領域,例如生物學、化學或物理學

He decided to major in a physical science.

他決定主修一門物理科學。

Computer science has developed rapidly in recent decades.

電腦科學在近幾十年發展迅速。

4. a systematic and methodical activity requiring skill and expertise

一種需要技能和專業知識的系統性、有方法性的活動

Cooking is both an art and a science.

烹飪既是一門藝術,也是一門科學。

There's a real science to managing a successful team.

管理一個成功的團隊確實有其方法學。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Science"?How to make natural sentences with "Science"?
PatternMeaningExample
the science of + noun...的科學He is studying the science of nutrition. (他正在研究營養學。)
science + verb (e.g., shows, proves, explains)科學(顯示、證明、解釋)...Modern science explains many natural phenomena. (現代科學解釋了許多自然現象。)
noun + in science科學領域中的...There have been many breakthroughs in science this decade. (這十年來科學領域有許多突破。)
study/science + of + noun phrase對...的研究/科學The science of climate change is complex. (氣候變遷的科學很複雜。)
apply + science應用科學They apply science to solve practical problems. (他們應用科學來解決實際問題。)
a branch/field of science科學的一個分支/領域Biology is a fundamental branch of science. (生物學是科學的一個基礎分支。)
hard/soft science硬科學/軟科學Physics is considered a hard science. (物理學被認為是一門硬科學。)
the frontiers of science科學的前沿They are working at the frontiers of science. (他們正在科學的前沿領域工作。)

用法說明

How is "Science" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Science"?

science 作為不可數名詞與可數名詞

  • science 作為不可數名詞時,泛指「科學」這個整體學科領域或知識體系。
  • 作為可數名詞 a sciencesciences 時,則指「一門科學」或「多門科學」,強調具體的學科分支。
  • the science of... 的結構中,通常指某個特定領域的科學原理或方法。
  • hard/soft sciencenatural/social science 這類複合詞中,science 通常視為不可數名詞。 EN: Modern science has advanced rapidly in the last century. 翻譯: 上個世紀,現代科學發展迅速。

EN:Biology and chemistry are both natural sciences.

翻譯:生物學和化學都是自然科學。

總結建議

泛指整體學科領域時使用不可數的 science,指稱具體學科分支時則使用可數的 a sciencesciences

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Science" and similar words?How to choose "Science" vs alternatives?

science vs technology

「science」指系統化的知識體系與研究方法,旨在理解自然與社會的原理;「technology」則是將科學知識應用於實際問題,創造工具、系統與方法。

science vs art

「science」強調客觀、可驗證的系統知識與方法;「art」則側重主觀表達、創造力與美學感受。

science vs pseudoscience

「science」是基於實證、可重複驗證且符合科學方法的知識體系;「pseudoscience」則看似科學,但缺乏嚴謹證據與方法論支持。

口語用法

How is "Science" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Science"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及他人對「科學」的看法或定義時,常會用引號或特定語氣來標示。 EN: He kept saying "science" like it was some kind of magic solution to everything. 翻譯: 他一直把「科學」掛在嘴邊,好像它是解決一切問題的萬靈丹。

EN:My teacher always emphasizes that "science" is about asking questions, not just memorizing facts.

翻譯:我的老師總是強調,「科學」的核心是提出問題,而不僅僅是背誦事實。

語氣強調

在口語中,會透過重音、拉長音或重複來強調「科學」這個詞,以表達強烈的認同、懷疑或諷刺。 EN: That's not real sciiiience; it's just a bunch of guesses. 翻譯: 那根本不算真正的「科~~學」,只是一堆猜測罷了。

EN:I believe in science, real science, not pseudoscience.

翻譯:我相信科學,真正的科學,而不是偽科學。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,「science」或其相關短語(如 "the science says")有時會被用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: Well, you see... the science is... uh... still evolving on that topic. 翻譯: 嗯,你看... 這個科學嘛... 呃... 在那個議題上還在不斷發展。

EN:It's a matter of, you know, science and evidence, not just opinion.

翻譯:這關乎,你知道的,科學和證據,而不僅僅是個人意見。

正式寫作注意:以上帶有語氣延伸、重複或用作填充停頓的用法,屬於非正式的口語表達。在學術論文、正式報告或專業寫作中,應直接、精確地使用 "science" 一詞,避免口語化的強調或停頓結構。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Science"?What fixed phrases with "Science" should I remember?

science and technology

science and [noun]

科學與技術,常指兩者結合的領域或發展

the science behind something

the science behind [noun/gerund]

某事物背後的科學原理或解釋

hard science

[adjective] science

硬科學,指自然科學等可精確測量、驗證的學科

a branch of science

a [noun] of science

科學的一個分支或學科

cutting-edge science

[adjective] science

尖端科學,最先進的科學研究

apply science to something

apply science to [noun/gerund]

將科學應用於某事物

the wonders of science

the [plural noun] of science

科學的奇蹟或令人驚嘆的成就

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Science"?Which "Science" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I study a science of biology.

I study the science of biology.

當指稱一個特定的科學領域時,通常使用定冠詞 'the',而不是不定冠詞 'a'。

×The data is not enough for make a science conclusion.

The data is not enough to draw a scientific conclusion.

修飾名詞 'conclusion' 時應使用形容詞 'scientific',而非名詞 'science'。動詞搭配應使用 'draw a conclusion'。

×Computer science are a popular major.

Computer science is a popular major.

'Computer science' 是一個單一的學科領域,應視為單數名詞,使用單數動詞 'is'。

×He has a lot of knowledges in science.

He has a lot of knowledge in science.

'Knowledge' 是不可數名詞,沒有複數形式,不能加 's'。

×I want to work in science field.

I want to work in the field of science. / I want to work in a scientific field.

表達「在...領域」時,應使用 'the field of + 名詞' 或 'a/an + 形容詞 + field' 的結構。直接使用 'science field' 不自然。

×Science and technology is important.

Science and technology are important.

當 'and' 連接兩個不同的名詞(如 science 和 technology)形成複合主語時,通常視為複數,應使用複數動詞 'are'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Science"?What are tense/participle forms of "Science"?