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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++tech·nique /tekˈniːk/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL noun  1 WAY/METHOD[countable] a special way of doing something 技巧;手法 methodtechnique for There are various techniques for dealing with industrial pollution. 处理工业污染有很多不同的技术。technique of In mathematics, we use many techniques of problem-solving. 在数学中,我们会使用多种方法解题。see thesaurus at method, way2 [uncountable] the special way in which you move your body when you are playing music, doing a sport etc, which is difficult to learn and needs a lot of skill 技术;技能 technical He’s a great player, with brilliant technique. 他是个伟大的球员,球技十分精湛。nCOLLOCATIONSverbsuse a technique (also employ a technique formal)By using commercial shipbuilding techniques, the Navy hoped to reduce costs.devise/develop a techniqueResearchers hope to develop more accurate testing techniques.learn a techniqueWe will help the beginner learn these basic techniques.practise a techniquePractise your painting techniques on unwanted pieces of wallpaper.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + technique basic techniquesThe girls are taught the basic techniques of childcare.modern techniquesArchaeologists now use modern techniques such as aerial photography.a simple techniqueIt is amazing what a difference these simple techniques can make.an effective techniqueThis is an effective technique for removing unwanted hair.a standard techniqueA sample of blood was obtained from each patient using the standard technique.management techniquesHe praised their management techniques.relaxation techniquesPatients are taught relaxation techniques to use at home.surgical techniquesSurgical techniques have improved considerably in the last twenty years.
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techniquethe artist's impressive style and techniqueKarajan, it seems, always had a superb baton technique.But techniques of reproducing graphic images - illustrations - were very slow to develop.helpful tips on how to improve your exam techniqueSuch modern techniques take time away.It is not only that the sophistication level with which the question or technique is framed must be appropriate to the patient.Doctors are developing a painless technique to give shots.Many find it very embarrassing to describe their expectations regarding actual physical technique.More and more heart patients are surviving thanks to improved surgical techniques.The techniques developed will lead to a more versatile approach to landscape assessment than is presently possible.I used this technique for areas of detail, or when I needed deeper areas in large washes.Chapter 6 describes useful techniques for creating on screen filing systems that really work.
Origin technique (1800-1900) French technique technical, from Greek technikos; → TECHNICAL
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technique
technique S3 W1 AC /tekˈniːk/ noun
 Word Family: noun: technicalities, technicality, technician, technique; adverb: technically; adjective: technical
 Date: 1800-1900
 Language: French
 Origin: technique 'technical', from Greek technikos; technical
1. [countable] a special way of doing something ⇨ method
    technique for
    There are various techniques for dealing with industrial pollution.
    technique of
    In mathematics, we use many techniques of problem-solving.
2. [uncountable] the special way in which you move your body when you are playing music, doing a sport etc, which is difficult to learn and needs a lot of skill ⇨ technical:
    He’s a great player, with brilliant technique.
     
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■ verbs
    use a technique (also employ a technique formal) By using commercial shipbuilding techniques, the Navy hoped to reduce costs.
    devise/develop a technique Researchers hope to develop more accurate testing techniques.
    learn a technique We will help the beginner learn these basic techniques.
    practise a technique Practise your painting techniques on unwanted pieces of wallpaper.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + technique
    basic techniques The girls are taught the basic techniques of childcare.
    modern techniques Archaeologists now use modern techniques such as aerial photography.
    a simple technique It is amazing what a difference these simple techniques can make.
    an effective technique This is an effective technique for removing unwanted hair.
    a standard technique A sample of blood was obtained from each patient using the standard technique.
    management techniques He praised their management techniques.
    relaxation techniques Patients are taught relaxation techniques to use at home.
    surgical techniques Surgical techniques have improved considerably in the last twenty years.


🔑 tech·nique AW BrE /tekˈniːk/ 🔊NAmE /tekˈniːk/ 🔊 noun🔑 [countable] a particular way of doing sth, especially one in which you have to learn special skills 技巧;技艺;工艺The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. 这位艺术家在同一幅画中把不同的画法结合在一起。🔊🔊marketing techniques营销技巧🔑 [uncountable, singular] the skill with which sb is able to do sth practical 技术;技能Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. 在过去的一个赛季里,她的技术大有长进。🔊🔊