| 单词 | blue-sky research |
| 释义 | > as lemmasblue-sky research blue-sky research n. research that is not directed towards any immediate or definite commercial goal, but may have applications in the future. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > discovery > research > [noun] > research and development research and development1892 R and D1952 blue-sky research1959 blue skies research1972 1959 Law & Contemp. Probl. 24 138 Many large firms set aside a significant portion of their research and development budget for ‘undirected’ or ‘blue sky’ research..with the full confidence that over the long run, the new knowledge gained will pay off. 1998 M. Wells Civilization & Limpet 198 The fact that apparently useless studies, blue-sky research, not infrequently proves to be useful later is a bonus. 2005 Wired Dec. 263/2 The Science and Technology Directorate..places wagers on almost-there technology that it hopes the public sector will embrace—and it leaves blue-sky research to others. < as lemmas |
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