heuristic

heuristic — 形容詞

IPA/hjʊəˈrɪstɪk/
KK[hjʊrˈɪstɪk]IPA/hjʊˈrɪstɪk/
  • heuristicpositive
  • more heuristiccomparative
  • most heuristicsuperlative

1. describes a way of teaching or learning in which students find out information f

1.形容詞C1
釋義

啟發式的

讓學生自行探索發現的教學法

describes a way of teaching or learning in which students find out information for themselves through exploring, experimenting, and discovering, instead of being told the answers directly.

例句

The science teacher used a heuristic approach, letting students discover concepts through hands-on experiments.

那位自然科老師採用啟發式教學法，讓學生透過實際操作來發現概念。

collocation: heuristic approach

Felix preferred heuristic math because he solved problems instead of memorising formulas.

Felix 偏好啟發式的數學課，因為他需要自己解題，而不是背公式。

同義詞
  • discovery-based

    more specific; often used interchangeably in educational contexts

  • exploratory

    broader; can apply to any investigative process, not only teaching

  • experiential

    emphasises learning through direct experience rather than instruction

反義詞
  • didactic

    describes teaching where the instructor gives direct instruction rather than letting students discover

  • direct-instruction

    a teaching approach based on clear, step-by-step teacher guidance

文法句型

heuristic + noun (approach, method, teaching)

be + heuristic

用法筆記

Frequently appears before nouns such as 'approach', 'method', 'teaching', and 'learning'. This sense is most common in educational contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The heuristic teacher told the class the correct formula.
✅The teacher used a heuristic method, letting the class discover the formula through experiments.
💡'heuristic' does not mean 'helpful' or 'informative'; it specifically describes discovery-based learning.
❌He gave a heuristic speech that motivated everyone.
✅She used a heuristic teaching style that encouraged exploration.
💡'heuristic' is not a synonym for 'inspiring' or 'motivational'.

2. used to describe a method of solving problems by trying different possible solut

2.形容詞C1
釋義

試誤；探索

透過嘗試與錯誤找尋解法

used to describe a method of solving problems by trying different possible solutions, learning from mistakes, and adjusting the approach based on what works, rather than applying a fixed set of rules.

例句

The team used a heuristic approach to fix the bug, testing each possible cause one by one.

團隊採用試誤的方式來修復錯誤，逐一測試每種可能的原因。

collocation: heuristic approach

Esteban improved his recipe through heuristic cooking, adjusting ingredients until the flavour was right.

Esteban 透過嘗試錯誤來改良食譜，不斷調整食材直到味道對了為止。

同義詞
  • trial-and-error

    more informal and widely understood; emphasises the process of learning through mistakes

  • empirical

    broader; describes any method based on observation and experience rather than theory

  • experimental

    focuses on testing ideas to see what happens

反義詞
  • algorithmic

    describes a step-by-step procedure that guarantees a correct result

  • rule-based

    follows a fixed set of rules rather than flexible exploration

文法句型

heuristic + noun (method, approach, technique)

be + heuristic

用法筆記

Common in computing, design, and engineering contexts. This sense emphasises iterative trial-and-error rather than following a predefined algorithm.

常見錯誤

❌He used a heuristic rule to calculate the exact price.
✅He used a heuristic method to estimate the price.
💡Heuristic approaches give approximate results through iteration, not exact answers through fixed rules.
❌The algorithm provided a heuristic answer to the problem.
✅The algorithm provided an exact answer, while the heuristic gave a quick estimate.
💡Algorithms follow strict rules; heuristics use flexible, experience-based shortcuts.

heuristic — 名詞

IPA/hjʊəˈrɪs.tɪk/
KK[hjʊrˈɪstɪk]IPA/hjuːˈrɪs.tɪk/