推论 (tuī lùn) — (verb) to infer, to deduce; (noun) inference, conclusion, corollary
Definition
推论 (tuīlùn) is 'to infer / inference' — a reasoned conclusion drawn from evidence, not a final verdict like 结论. The verb 推断 is a close near-synonym in reasoning; 推理 emphasizes the process of reasoning itself.
verb
to inferto deduce
noun
inferenceconclusioncorollary
Examples
- 推论。Cóng tā de huà lǐ kě yǐ tuī lùn chū tā bù tóng yì.From his words we can infer that he disagrees.
- 推论。Zhè ge tuī lùn hái xū yào gèng duō zhèng jù lái zhī chí.This inference still needs more evidence to support it.
- 推论。Wǒ men kě yǐ cóng lì shǐ zhōng tuī lùn chū jiào xùn.We can draw lessons from history through inference.
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