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单词 paradigm shift
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Definition of paradigm shift in English:

paradigm shift

noun
  • A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.

    geophysical evidence supporting Wegener's theory led to a rapid paradigm shift in the earth sciences
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Joburg 2030 strategy marks an important paradigm shift in our approach to planning.
    • A paradigm shift in the fields of art, entertainment and publishing is taking place.
    • Second, it takes a paradigm shift to transition from traditional group insurance to a health and welfare trust.
    • The internet provides a paradigm shift in thinking regarding communication and medical knowledge.
    • Within twenty years a fundamental paradigm shift had occurred in the ways in which informed observers discussed human existence.

Origin

1970s: term used in the writings of Thomas S. Kuhn (1922–96), philosopher of science.

 
 

Definition of paradigm shift in US English:

paradigm shift

nounˈpɛrəˌdaɪm ʃɪft
  • A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.

    geophysical evidence supporting Wegener's theory led to a rapid paradigm shift in the earth sciences
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A paradigm shift in the fields of art, entertainment and publishing is taking place.
    • Within twenty years a fundamental paradigm shift had occurred in the ways in which informed observers discussed human existence.
    • Second, it takes a paradigm shift to transition from traditional group insurance to a health and welfare trust.
    • The Joburg 2030 strategy marks an important paradigm shift in our approach to planning.
    • The internet provides a paradigm shift in thinking regarding communication and medical knowledge.

Origin

1970s: term used in the writings of Thomas S. Kuhn (1922–96), philosopher of science.

 
 
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