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metaphysical

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

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1 · adj.

concerning the nature of reality beyond physical facts

形而上学的

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The lecture raised metaphysical questions about time and identity.
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那场讲座提出了关于时间与身份的形而上学问题。
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