Challenging a Hypothesis
During a discussion, a participant respectfully challenges a presented hypothesis or methodology, providing counter-arguments or alternative interpretations based on their expertise.
在讨论中，一位参与者基于他们的专业知识，有礼貌地质疑一个提出的假说或方法，并提供反驳论点或替代解释。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, often tested in research. Use it in academic talks to refer to a theory being discussed, like 'This hypothesis needs more evidence.'
一种对现象的拟议解释，通常在研究中进行测试。在学术讨论中使用它来指代正在讨论的理论，例如‘这个假设需要更多证据。’
thought-provoking
Something that makes you think deeply. It's a polite way to compliment an idea in discussions, e.g., 'Your speech was thought-provoking.'
使人深入思考的事物。这是讨论中礼貌地赞美一个想法的方式，例如，'你的演讲发人深省。'
clarification
The act of making something clear when it's confusing. Use it to politely ask for more details, as in 'I need some clarification on this point.'
在某事令人困惑时使其清晰起来的行为。用它来礼貌地要求更多细节，例如‘I need some clarification on this point.’
elaborate
To explain something in more detail. In conversations, say 'Could you elaborate?' to ask someone to expand on their idea respectfully.
详细解释某事。在对话中，说“你能阐述一下吗？”来礼貌地请求某人扩展他们的想法。
rationale
The reasons or logic behind a decision. Useful in debates to discuss why something was done, e.g., 'What's the rationale for this approach?'
决定背后的理由或逻辑。在辩论中用于讨论为什么做某事，例如，'这种方法的理由是什么？'
overemphasize
To give too much importance to something. Use it when challenging an idea politely, like 'This might overemphasize one factor.'
对某事给予过多重视。在礼貌地挑战一个想法时使用，比如‘这可能会过分强调一个因素。’
reservation
A doubt or concern about something. In academic settings, express it as 'My main reservation is...' to voice polite disagreement.
对某事物的疑虑或关切。在学术环境中，用‘我的主要保留意见是...’来表达礼貌的异议。
prudent
Careful and sensible to avoid risks. Use it to suggest safer approaches, e.g., 'A more prudent method would be...'
小心且明智地避免风险。使用它来建议更安全的途径，例如，'一个更审慎的方法将是……'
valid
Acceptable or reasonable. In responses, say 'That's a valid point' to acknowledge someone's argument positively.
可接受或合理的。在回复中，说 'That's a valid point' 来积极认可某人的论点。
resilience
The ability to recover from difficulties. Common in scientific talks, like 'The system's resilience to change.'
从困难中恢复的能力。在科学讨论中常见，例如‘系统的对变化的恢复力’。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Thank you... for that excellent presentation... It's certainly a thought-provoking perspective.
This is a polite way to start a discussion by complimenting the speaker. Use it after a talk to show respect and build rapport. The structure uses 'certainly' for emphasis on agreement.
这是通过赞美演讲者来礼貌地开始讨论的一种方式。在演讲后使用它来表示尊重并建立融洽关系。该结构使用'certainly'来强调同意。
I do have a question, or rather, a point of clarification regarding...
A soft way to introduce a challenge without being rude. 'Or rather' corrects or refines politely. Useful in debates to ask for details; practice for intermediate grammar on indirect questions.
一种温和的方式来引入挑战而不失礼貌。「或者更确切地说」礼貌地修正或细化。有助于辩论中询问细节；练习中级语法中的间接疑问句。
Could you elaborate on your concerns?
This invites more explanation respectfully. It's a question form for politeness in academic talks. Use it when you want someone to expand; note the modal 'could' for suggestion.
这以尊重的方式邀请更多解释。它是学术讨论中用于礼貌的疑问形式。当您希望某人扩展时使用它；请注意用于建议的模态动词'could'。
My main reservation stems from...
Expresses a key doubt formally. 'Stems from' means 'comes from,' good for linking causes. Useful for challenging hypotheses; helps with advanced vocabulary in arguments.
正式表达一个关键疑虑。「Stems from」意为「comes from」，适合连接原因。有助于挑战假设；有助于论证中的高级词汇。
Wouldn't a more dynamic... approach be a more prudent way...?
A rhetorical question to suggest an alternative politely. The tag 'Wouldn't...?' invites agreement. Practice for debates; it shows conditional structures for proposals.
修辞性问题，用于礼貌地建议替代方案。'Wouldn't...?' 标签邀请同意。辩论练习；展示用于提议的条件结构。
That's a very valid point...
Acknowledges an argument positively to keep discussion civil. Use in responses to show openness. Simple structure but effective for intermediate learners in scholarly talks.
积极承认论点，以保持讨论的文明。用在回应中以显示开放性。结构简单，但对学术讨论中的中级学习者有效。
Your insight certainly highlights a potential area for refinement...
Thanks someone for their input and suggests improvement. 'Highlights' means 'draws attention to.' Useful for ending challenges on a collaborative note; note adverb 'certainly' for emphasis.
感谢某人的意见并建议改进。'Highlights' 意为 '引起注意'。适合以合作方式结束挑战；注意副词 'certainly' 用于强调。