scientific

scientific — adjective

1. connected with the study of nature and based on collecting information and testi

1.形容詞A2
釋義

connected with the study of nature and based on collecting information and testing ideas in an organized way — for example, a scientific experiment, scientific knowledge, or a scientific paper.

例句

Nkechi's scientific research on ocean life won her a national award.

scientific research + on [topic]

The school bought new tools for its scientific lab.

同義詞
  • science-based

    less formal, emphasises that something draws on science without sounding technical

  • empirical

    more formal; stresses knowledge gained through observation and experiment rather than theory

  • technical

    narrower; relates to applied science or technology rather than natural science in general

反義詞

文法句型

scientific + noun

be + scientific

用法筆記

Often used attributively before nouns related to research or academic fields (e.g., scientific journal, scientific community, scientific method). When referring to the subject of study itself, use the noun 'science' instead: 'She studies science' (not 'She studies scientific').

常見錯誤

❌He studied scientific at university.
✅He studied science at university.
💡'scientific' is an adjective; use the noun 'science' after verbs like 'study' and 'teach'.
❌This idea is not scientific proven.
✅This idea is not scientifically proven.
💡use the adverb 'scientifically' (not the adjective 'scientific') to modify a verb or past participle.

2. done according to a clear set of rules or steps, in a careful and organized way

2.形容詞B2
釋義

done according to a clear set of rules or steps, in a careful and organized way — for example, a scientific approach to solving a problem, or keeping records in a scientific manner.

例句

Rodrigo took a scientific approach to organizing his team's weekly tasks.

scientific approach to [doing something]

Yumi used a scientific method to test which bread recipe gave the best result.

同義詞
  • systematic

    very close in meaning; emphasises following a clear plan with ordered steps

  • methodical

    stresses patience, thoroughness, and care in following each step

  • analytical

    focuses on breaking information into parts to understand relationships

  • rigorous

    carries the strongest sense of strictness and high standards

反義詞
  • haphazard

    done without any plan or order

  • random

    done without a clear method or purpose

  • unscientific

    describes thinking that is not careful or methodical

文法句型

scientific + abstract noun

more scientific + noun

用法筆記

Common with abstract nouns such as approach, method, way, attitude, and reasoning. This sense does not require the topic to be actual science — it describes the style or quality of thinking. The opposite is 'unscientific' or 'haphazard.'

常見錯誤

❌She gave me scientific advice about my personal problems.
✅She gave me sensible advice about my personal problems.
💡'scientific' implies a formal, evidence-based method; use 'sensible' or 'practical' for everyday personal advice.
❌My scientific boyfriend always remembers my birthday.
✅My organised boyfriend always remembers my birthday.
💡'scientific' does not mean 'well-organised in daily life'; it refers to methodical thinking about a specific task.