metaphysics
US /ˌmet̬.əˈfɪz.ɪks/
UK /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/
名词
形而上学
the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space
示例:
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In his lecture, the professor explored the metaphysics of time and existence.
在讲座中，教授探讨了时间和存在的形而上学。
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Aristotle's work on metaphysics remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy.
亚里士多德关于形而上学的著作仍然是西方哲学的基础。