empiricism

名词 empiricism:

1. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
   同义词：empiricist philosophy, sensationalism
2. the application of empirical methods in any art or science
3. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
   同义词：quackery

em.pir.i.cism

n.（名词）
The view that experience, especially of the senses, is the only source of knowledge.
经验主义：经验，尤指感性经验是认识的唯一源泉的观点

Employment of empirical methods, as in science.
经验方法的运用，例如在科学中
An empirical conclusion.
经验结论
The practice of medicine that disregards scientific theory and relies solely on practical experience.
经验疗法：只凭实践经验而无视科学理论的用药

【引伸】
empir.icist
n.（名词）