theoretical
adj
1 concerned with the theory of a subject 理论的; 理论上的
a theoretical physicist 理论物理学家
This book is too theoretical; I need a practical guide. 这本书理论性太强,我需要一本实用手册. Cf 参看 practical 1.
2 supposedbut not necessarily true 假设的
Lendl's strength onclay gives him a theoretical advantage. 兰德尔体格健壮,按说他占些优势.
This is because the surface of the earth is not flat but round.
因为地球表面不是平的,而是圆的。
He named the country Ao-tea-roa which means the land of the long,white cloud.
他将这个地方称之为"奥蒂罗"。意思是白云绵绵的地方"。
Even before India won independence from its British rulers, it was clear that Gandhi was the key figure and leader in the struggle of 380 million Indians to govern themselves.