formula
n
(pl ~s or, in scientific use 作科技用語, 復數作 formulae ) =>Usage at data 用法見data.
1 [C]
(a) (chemistry 化) set of symbols showing the elements that a substance is made of 分子式
The formula for water is H2O. 水的分子式為H2O.
(b) (mathematics or physics 數或物) expression of a rule or relationship in algebraic symbols 公式
the formula for converting gallons into litres 加侖與升的換算公式.
2 [C] fixed arrangement of words, esp as used on social, legal or ceremonial occasions 套語, 慣用語(尤指社交、 法律場合或儀式上使用的)
`How d'you do' and `Excuse me' are social formulae. `你好'和`對不起'是社交中的客套語.
know the formula for addressing bishops 知道對主教的習慣稱呼.
3 [C] list of ingredients or set of instructions for making sth, esp medicines and fuels 配方; 藥方; 處方
a formula for a new drug 新藥的配方.
4 [C] set of statements or plans that can be agreed on by two or more persons or groups (雙方或各方同意的)方案, 計畫
Managers and workers are still working out a peace formula. 勞資雙方仍在商談制訂和解方案.
5 [C] ~ (for sth) method, plan, or set of principles worked out to achieve a desired result (為達到預期目的而制訂的)方法, 計畫, 原則
There is no sure formula for success. 成功并無一定之規.
a formula for a happy marriage 美滿婚姻的信條.
6 [U] classification of racing cars of a particular size, engine capacity, etc 方程式(根據汽車大小、 發動機容量等對賽車的分級)
[attrib 作定語]
Formula 1 racing cars 一級方程式賽車.
7 [U] (US) artificial powdered milk for babies 人造嬰兒奶粉.
?? 考研助記
form(格式)+u(有)la(啦):有固定的格式- 公式
?? 擴展釋義
*['f?:mjul?]n. 客套語, 公式, 準則【計】 公式【醫】 處方, 公式, 式
?? 醫學釋義
公式,式,處方
?? 同詞根單詞
performvt.& vi. 執行;履行;表演;扮演;
vt. 工作;做;進行;完成;
vi. 運行,表現;(馴獸)玩把戲;