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📅 2026-03-22 · 20 个单词 · 往期卡片
⭐ axiom ⭐ corollary ⭐ heuristic ⭐ deduction ⭐ induction
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axiom
noun /ˈæksiəm/
公理
A statement that is accepted as true without proof.

Euclid's geometry is built upon a set of fundamental axioms.

爱可(Axiom):爱可接受的真理,无需证明。

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corollary
noun /ˈkɔːrəˌlɛri/
推论
A proposition that follows naturally from a proven theorem.

The economic recession was a direct corollary of the policy changes.

科(Cor):核心结论后的延伸。

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heuristic
adjective /hjuˈrɪstɪk/
启发式的
Using practical methods to find a quick solution, not necessarily a perfect one.

We used a heuristic approach to solve the puzzle quickly before the deadline.

休(Heu):休息时用的快捷方法,不求完美。

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deduction
noun /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
演绎推理
The process of reaching a conclusion based on general principles.

Through careful deduction, the detective realized the butler was innocent.

低(De):从高处(一般原理)推到低处(具体结论)。

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induction
noun /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/
归纳法
Deriving general principles from specific observations.

Scientists use induction to form hypotheses based on repeated experiments.

因(In):因为有多个例子,所以归纳出原因。

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hypothesis
noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
假设
A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.

The researcher formulated a hypothesis to test the effect of sunlight on plants.

海(Hypo):海边的猜测,等待验证。

7 / 20 🏫 校园生活
equation
noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/
方程式
A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal.

Solving the equation required three steps of algebra.

伊(E):伊人(人)在算等式。

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variable
noun /ˈvɛriəbl/
变量
A factor or element that can change in an experiment or equation.

We must control every variable to ensure the experiment is accurate.

变(Vari):变化的东西。

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constant
noun /ˈkɒnstənt/
常数
A value that does not change.

In the formula, Pi is a constant, not a variable.

康(Con):康师傅的配方,恒定不变。

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theorem
noun /ˈθiːərəm/
定理
A statement that has been proven to be true based on axioms.

Pythagoras' theorem is famous for describing right-angled triangles.

提(Theo):提出来证明的真理。

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premise
noun /ˈprɛmɪs/
前提
A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred.

The argument falls apart because the first premise is false.

普(Pre):普遍的前提。

12 / 20 🚀 挑战词汇
validity
noun /vəˈlɪdəti/
有效性
The quality of being logically sound and well-founded.

The validity of the study was questioned due to the small sample size.

威(Val):有威力的,逻辑通顺的。

13 / 20 🌍 文化新闻
fallacy
noun /ˈfæləsi/
谬误
A mistaken belief or a flaw in reasoning.

The 'straw man' is a common logical fallacy used in political debates.

伐(Fal):伐木错误,逻辑不通。

14 / 20 🏫 校园生活
tenacity
noun /təˈnæsəti/
坚韧;顽强
The quality of holding on tightly to a goal despite difficulties.

The underdog team's tenacity in the final quarter led to a stunning comeback.

像‘钉子’一样死死咬住目标不放

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meritocracy
noun /ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
精英管理;能者多劳的社会体系
A system where people are chosen based on their ability and talent, not wealth or connections.

Many argue that the NBA is a true meritocracy where the best players rise to the top regardless of background.

‘美’国‘提’‘克’,凭实力说话

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clinch
verb /klɪntʃ/
敲定;确保(胜利)
To finally settle or secure a deal, victory, or position.

With that final touchdown, the team clinched the division title.

‘克’‘林’‘奇’,一击必杀定胜局

17 / 20 🎨 表达提升
debonair
adjective /ˌdeɪbəˈner/
风度翩翩的;潇洒的
Confident, stylish, and charming, often used for a sophisticated athlete.

The debonair quarterback charmed the press conference with his witty remarks and tailored suit.

‘得’‘本’‘爱’,潇洒爱打扮

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catalyst
noun /ˈkætəlɪst/
催化剂;促成因素
A person or thing that causes a change or event to happen quickly.

The new coach was the catalyst for the team's dramatic improvement this season.

‘咖’‘特’‘力’,加力加速变

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ubiquity
noun /juːˈbɪkwəti/
普遍存在;无所不在
The state of being everywhere at once.

The ubiquity of sports betting apps has changed how young fans engage with games.

‘优’‘比’‘宽’‘地’,哪里都宽泛

20 / 20 🏫 校园生活
amateur
noun/adjective /ˈæmətər/
业余爱好者;外行
Someone who does something for pleasure rather than as a job, or someone unskilled.

The Olympics were once strictly for amateur athletes, but this rule has since changed.

‘爱’‘摸’‘特’,爱摸才特业余

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1 axiom /ˈæksiəm/
公理
Euclid's geometry is built upon a set of fundamental axioms.
2 corollary /ˈkɔːrəˌlɛri/
推论
The economic recession was a direct corollary of the policy changes.
3 heuristic /hjuˈrɪstɪk/
启发式的
We used a heuristic approach to solve the puzzle quickly before the deadline.
4 deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
演绎推理
Through careful deduction, the detective realized the butler was innocent.
5 induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/
归纳法
Scientists use induction to form hypotheses based on repeated experiments.
6 hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
假设
The researcher formulated a hypothesis to test the effect of sunlight on plants.
7 equation /ɪˈkweɪʒən/
方程式
Solving the equation required three steps of algebra.
8 variable /ˈvɛriəbl/
变量
We must control every variable to ensure the experiment is accurate.
9 constant /ˈkɒnstənt/
常数
In the formula, Pi is a constant, not a variable.
10 theorem /ˈθiːərəm/
定理
Pythagoras' theorem is famous for describing right-angled triangles.
11 premise /ˈprɛmɪs/
前提
The argument falls apart because the first premise is false.
12 validity /vəˈlɪdəti/
有效性
The validity of the study was questioned due to the small sample size.
13 fallacy /ˈfæləsi/
谬误
The 'straw man' is a common logical fallacy used in political debates.
14 tenacity /təˈnæsəti/
坚韧;顽强
The underdog team's tenacity in the final quarter led to a stunning comeback.
15 meritocracy /ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
精英管理;能者多劳的社会体系
Many argue that the NBA is a true meritocracy where the best players rise to the top regardless of background.
16 clinch /klɪntʃ/
敲定;确保(胜利)
With that final touchdown, the team clinched the division title.
17 debonair /ˌdeɪbəˈner/
风度翩翩的;潇洒的
The debonair quarterback charmed the press conference with his witty remarks and tailored suit.
18 catalyst /ˈkætəlɪst/
催化剂;促成因素
The new coach was the catalyst for the team's dramatic improvement this season.
19 ubiquity /juːˈbɪkwəti/
普遍存在;无所不在
The ubiquity of sports betting apps has changed how young fans engage with games.
20 amateur /ˈæmətər/
业余爱好者;外行
The Olympics were once strictly for amateur athletes, but this rule has since changed.
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