🇬🇧🇨🇳 science - 科学 : English Lesson

Meaning of "science" ("科学"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Science is using our brains, senses, and tools to explore and figure out how everything works, from tiny germs and zooming rockets to melting ice cream and burping volcanoes. Scientists ask questions, do experiments, and look for clues to find the truth about the world, instead of just guessing or making things up.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

For science, I tested whether broccoli tastes better if you call it “tiny dinosaur trees,” and the answer is still no.

Our science teacher says there’s no magic, just science we don’t understand yet.

Science says humans are mostly water, which explains why I move like a confused jellyfish in gym class.

My cousin says his favorite part of science is explosions, which is exactly why he’s not allowed near the toaster anymore.

Grandpa said his special science project is testing how many naps a human can take in one day.

At a small pond a child drops a leaf and a stone. "Why does the leaf float and the stone sink?" the child asks. The parent smiles. "This is science," they say. "Science looks at plants, sky, and water. Science asks why. Science shows how things work." The child claps and loves science.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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