theory · CL: gè · to argue · to take notice of

lǐ lùn

l+ǐ·3rd tonel+ùn·4th tone

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I don't want to hear your theories.

我不想听你的理论。

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.

理论上说，理论和实践没有区别。但实践上说，是有的。

This theory is very controversial.

这个理论很有争议。

He put forward a new theory.

他提出了一种新理论。

We could apply the theory of punctuated equilibrium to languages.

我们可以把间断平衡理论应用到语言上。

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