scientifically

scientifically — adverb

1. 以科學的方法、原則及程序來進行研究、測試或解釋事物，強調使用觀察、測量與控制實驗等標準化手段

1.副詞B2
釋義

以科學的方法、原則及程序來進行研究、測試或解釋事物，強調使用觀察、測量與控制實驗等標準化手段

例句

Dr. Hassan's team scientifically tested the new vaccine on three hundred volunteers before releasing it.

collocation: scientifically tested

Sumin scientifically measured the river's pollution level every week for an entire year.

同義詞
  • empirically

    emphasises knowledge gained from observation and experiment rather than theory alone

  • rigorously

    suggests strict attention to rules and precision, often in any kind of careful work

  • analytically

    stresses breaking a subject into parts to understand it, which is a key part of the scientific method

反義詞

文法句型

scientifically + past participle

scientifically + adjective

用法筆記

Frequently paired with passive verbs (was tested, was designed, was analyzed) in academic and research writing. The adverb typically describes a method or procedure rather than a person's general action.

常見錯誤

❌The soup tasted scientifically good.
✅The soup was scientifically tested and found to be good.
💡'scientifically' describes a method or process, not a personal feeling or sense impression.
❌She ran scientifically to catch the bus.
✅She planned her morning routine scientifically, timing each step carefully.
💡'scientifically' cannot describe a physical action like running, only a structured process or method.

2. 以仔細、有組織、按部就班的方式來處理事情，強調邏輯與系統性，而非依賴直覺或隨意進行

2.副詞B2
釋義

以仔細、有組織、按部就班的方式來處理事情，強調邏輯與系統性，而非依賴直覺或隨意進行

例句

Darius approached the engine problem scientifically, testing one possible cause at a time.

collocation: approach + scientifically

Megan planned her revision schedule scientifically, setting clear weekly goals for each subject.

同義詞
  • methodically

    very close in meaning, often interchangeable; emphasises following a set order or procedure

  • systematically

    stresses working within a complete system of organised steps rather than isolated actions

  • logically

    highlights reasoning and cause-effect thinking, not just order

反義詞
  • haphazardly

    doing things in a random, unplanned way

  • carelessly

    without attention or thought to how tasks are done

文法句型

scientifically + verb of planning or organising

用法筆記

Used as an extended, metaphorical meaning — not about actual science but about doing routine tasks in a careful, step-by-step manner. Common in workplace and everyday problem-solving contexts. Avoid using this sense for physical speed or urgency; it describes thoughtfulness and order.

常見錯誤

❌He finished the homework scientifically in ten minutes.
✅He worked through the homework scientifically, tackling the hardest questions first.
💡'scientifically' cannot describe speed; it describes the method used.
❌The baby cried scientifically until someone picked her up.
✅The nanny arranged the baby's feeding times scientifically, keeping a log of each meal.
💡'scientifically' does not describe emotional or instinctive behaviour.