formula

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT A formula is a plan that is invented in order to deal with a particular problem. 方案
...a peace formula. …一項和平方案。
2. N-COUNT A formula is a group of letters, numbers, or other symbols which represents a scientific or mathematical rule. 公式
He developed a mathematical formula describing the distances of the planets from the Sun. 他提出了一個描述各行星與太陽之間距離的數(shù)學公式。
3. N-COUNT In science, the formula for a substance is a list of the amounts of various substances which make up that substance, or an indication of the atoms that it is composed of. 分子式
Glucose and fructose have the same chemical formula but have very different properties. 葡萄糖和果糖具有相同的化學分子式但有很不同的特性。
4. N-SING A formula for a particular situation, usually a good one, is a course of action or a combination of actions that is certain or likely to result in that situation. (達成通常爲好的結侷的) 行動方案
After he was officially pronounced the world's oldest man, he offered this simple formula for a long and happy life. 在他被正式宣佈爲世界上最老的人之後，他提供了這一長壽和幸福生活的簡單方法。

What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos ?
The director has found a winning formula with this film .
The formula for calculating the cost of each carpet can be found at the back of the catalogue .
The song-writing duo have stuck rigidly to the successful formula they established with their first hit .
Different formulae are used to work out the efficiency of these machines .

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