Day13.
Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of what is conceived to be reality.
理论在本质上是对认识了的现实的一种抽象和符号化的表达。
Essence n. 精华, 本质, 精髓
Time is of the essence.
时间是最宝贵的。
Essential adj. 基本点,精华的;n. 基本要素,必不可少的东西
The flat contained the basic essentials for bachelor life.
这间公寓基本配齐了单身生活所需要的东西。
Abstract n. 摘要,抽象概念,萃取物;adj. 抽象的,难理解的; v. 提取,概括
Don't speak in such abstract terms.
说人话!
symbolic adj. 有象征意义的
Abstract symbolic representation
抽象及符号化的表达
conceive (of)
想象: I just can't even conceive of that quantity of money.
构想出: She had conceived the idea of a series of novels.
怀孕:Women, should give up alcohol before they plan to conceive.