单词 | scientist |
释义 | scientist (saɪəntɪst ) Word forms: scientists 1. countable noun B1 A scientist is someone who has studied science and whose job is to teach or do research in science. Scientists have collected more data than expected. Synonyms: researcher, inventor, technologist, boffin [informal] 2. See also social scientist Image of scientist © kurhan, Shutterstock Quotations: When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong. (Clarke's First Law)Profile of the Future It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard a pet hypothesis every day before breakfast. It keeps him youngOn Aggression When I find myself in the company of scientists, I feel like a shabby curate who has strayed by mistake into a drawing room full of dukesThe Dyer's Hand I don't know what I may seem to the world, but as to myself, I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me The physicists have known sin; and this is a knowledge which they cannot loseOpen Mind Nature, and Nature's laws lay hid in night God said, Let Newton be! and all was lightEpitaph: Intended for Sir Isaac Newton Collocations: panel of scientists At 9.30pm, a panel of scientists discuss the discoveries expected to affect all our lives soon. Times, Sunday Times He then charged a panel of scientists, economists and politicians, including former prime ministers, with the task of deciding how to spend the money. Times, Sunday Times Money spent on fitting urban homes with wind turbines was largely wasted, and most other microgenerating technology had yet to prove itself, the panel of scientists said. Times, Sunday Times Billions of people across the world face hunger, severe water shortages and displacement as a result of increased temperatures, an international panel of scientists and politicians concluded yesterday. Times, Sunday Times As with all consensus conferences, health professionals, researchers, patient advocates, and other members of the public are invited to hear an independent panel of scientists present their findings. The Scientist And that, scientists speculate, means that they have to live fast. Times, Sunday Times But scientists speculate that it may in part be down to the supernutrient in tea called theanine. The Sun The scientists speculate that the kickers could take advantage of this tendency by continuing to aim in the same direction. Times, Sunday Times Researchers are experimenting with linking nerve cells to computer chips, and some scientists speculate that one day it will be possible to link human minds directly to computers. Times, Sunday Times Some scientists speculate that ice crystals at high altitude, perhaps in the stratosphere, might grow into large chunks of ice. Times, Sunday Times The scientists suspect many invasive castaways escaped notice. Smithsonian Insider And scientists suspect that some fish emit fluorescence so that their light reflects off their prey’s eyes, making the potential meal easier to locate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The scientists suspect there are a couple possible explanations for biodiversity’s power in nature. Smithsonian Insider Scientists suspect that it reflects brain cells being recruited to process incoming sensory information. Times, Sunday Times Scientists suspect the virus could have been passed from snakes. Times,Sunday Times Scientists warn that the anti-wrinkle treatment could turn into a modern social hazard, capable of damaging relationships. Times, Sunday Times Scientists warn that global warming will increase their spread. Times, Sunday Times Scientists warn that the developing world should not be allowed to become a sanctuary for coronavirus. Times,Sunday Times And as flying in turbulence uses more fuel, the scientists warn this could mean transatlantic flights could also get more expensive. The Sun But the rapid pace at which we guzzle our food could have long-lasting health implications, scientists warn. The Sun Nuclear batteries that would have kept running irrespective of where the probe landed on the comet were rejected for political reasons, a senior scientist involved in the mission has said. Times, Sunday Times Junior fellows often work closely with a senior scientist, while advanced fellows pursue their own research. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He became staff senior scientist in 1989 and served in this role until 1995. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1987, he became a senior scientist studying the crystalline structure and mechanical properties of solids. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was senior scientist of natural history for the society from 1958 to 1975. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The day we value the soil scientist, the metallurgist and the hydrologist in the way we value the banker, we may well have cracked it. Times, Sunday Times He has a degree in agriculture and has worked as a soil scientist, and another degree in computer studies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the past, a soil scientist would take hard-copies of aerial photography, topo-sheets, and mapping keys into the field with them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He assembled botanists and zoologists together with soil scientists, and provided the most modern analytical facilities available. Times, Sunday Times Employers report that almost a third of vacancies are hard to fill, from vets to crop managers, soil scientists, plant breeders, food technologists, growers, stockmen and tractor drivers. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 科学家 Japanese: 科学者 |
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