hypothesis
含义: A proposed explanation for something that can be tested
A hypothesis is a tentative explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation or observation. It forms the foundation of the scientific method, where researchers develop hypotheses and then conduct experiments to prove or disprove them. The plural form is 'hypotheses'.
例句
- The scientist tested her hypothesis through a series of experiments. 这位科学家通过一系列实验验证了她的假设。La científica probó su hipótesis a través de una serie de experimentos.科学者は一連の実験を通じて彼女の仮説を検証しました。과학자는 일련의 실험을 통해 자신의 가설을 검증했습니다.
- My hypothesis is that increased exercise improves sleep quality. 我的假设是增加运动可以改善睡眠质量。Mi hipótesis es que el ejercicio aumentado mejora la calidad del sueño.私の仮説は、運動を増やすと睡眠の質が向上するというものです。나의 가설은 운동량을 늘리면 수면의 질이 향상된다는 것입니다.
- The data did not support the original hypothesis. 数据不支持最初的假设。Los datos no respaldaron la hipótesis original.データは元の仮説を支持しませんでした。데이터는 원래의 가설을 뒷받침하지 못했습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Greek 'hypothesis' (base, foundation of an argument, supposition), from 'hypotithenai' (to put under, suppose), combining 'hypo-' (under) + 'tithenai' (to put, place). Literally a 'foundation' for reasoning.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Greek 'hypothesis' meaning 'foundation' or 'base', from 'hypo-' (under) and 'thesis' (placing). In ancient Greek philosophy, it referred to the foundation upon which an argument was built. The scientific meaning of a testable proposition emerged during the development of the scientific method in the 17th century.
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