formula

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A formula is a plan that is invented in order to deal with a particular problem. 方案
...a peace formula. …一项和平方案。
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. 他提出了一个描述各行星与太阳之间距离的数学公式。
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学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. (达成通常为好的结局的) 行动方案
After he was officially pronounced the world's oldest man, he offered this simple formula for a long and happy life. 在他被正式宣布为世界上最老的人之后，他提供了这一长寿和幸福生活的简单方法。

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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