| 单词 | paradigm shift |
| 释义 | > as lemmasparadigm shift paradigm shift n. a conceptual or methodological change in the theory or practice of a particular science or discipline; (in extended sense) a major change in technology, outlook, etc. ΚΠ 1962 T. S. Kuhn Struct. Sci. Revol. vii. 66 The sorts of discoveries considered in the last section were not..responsible for such paradigm shifts as the Copernican, Newtonian, chemical, and Einsteinian revolutions. 1972 R. D. Johnston in Sociol. Rev. Monogr. 18 125 While there does exist a significant pressure to work within paradigms, it has been recognised that once a paradigm is approaching full exploitation, a paradigm shift can lead to a remarkably new kind of technology. 1995 Libr. Manager Jan. 15/2 For librarians there has to be a paradigm shift. They have to begin to see themselves as information scientists, as opposed to traditional librarians. 2001 Wired Dec. 220/1 The optical clock signals a paradigm shift: It measures time using the femtosecond—one-quadrillionth of a second—making it potentially 1,000 times more precise than today's time leader. < as lemmas |
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