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the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts 结构；构造 the structure of the building 这座建筑物的结构 changes in the economic structure of society 社会经济结构的变化 Bees have a complex social structure. 蜜蜂有着复杂的社会结构。 the grammatical structures of a language 一种语言的语法结构 the structure of proteins/DNA 蛋白质/脱氧核糖核酸的结构
Synonyms structurestructure- framework
- form
- composition
- construction
- fabric
- structure the way in which the parts of something are connected together or arranged; a particular arrangement of parts:
the structure of the building/human body 建筑物／人体结构 the social structure of society 社会的社会结构 the grammatical structures of a language 一种语言的语法结构 a salary structure 工资结构
- framework a set of beliefs, ideas or rules that forms the basis of a system or society:
The report provides a framework for further research. 报告提供了进一步研究的原则。
- form [U] the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing:
As a photographer, shape and form were more important to him than colour. 作为摄影师，形状和结构对他来说比颜色更重要。
- composition [U] (rather formal) the different parts or people that combine to form something; the way in which they combine:
recent changes in the composition of the workforce 劳动力组合最近的变化
- construction [U] the way that something has been built or made:
ships of steel construction 钢结构船
- fabric (rather formal
) the basic structure of a society or an organization that enables it to function successfully: 指社会、机构等的基本结构： This is a trend which threatens the very fabric of society. 这趋势威胁社会的基本结构。
- the basic structure/framework/form/composition/construction/fabric of something
- a simple/complex structure/framework/form
- the economic/political/social structure/framework/composition/fabric of something
- the chemical/genetic structure/composition of something
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsa2The cell walls of plants are of a fairly rigid structure. 植物的细胞壁是一种相当牢固的组织。 The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts. 这辆车结构粗劣，连轻微的碰撞也经受不起。 The overall structure of the book is divided into three components. 这本书的总体结构分为 3 部份。 There are weaknesses in the structure of the organization. 该组织结构上有一些缺陷。 the US military command structure 美国军事指挥结构 A new pay structure was introduced last year. 去年实行了新的工资结构。 How does your management structure work? 你的管理结构是如何运作的？ She is studying the structure and dynamics of ecosystems in the country. 她正在研究该国生态系统的结构和动态。 Students study the structure of human societies throughout history. 学生们研究贯穿整个历史的人类社会结构。 The country's class structure is dominated by the very wealthy. 这个国家的阶级结构是由非常富有的人主导的。 The old-fashioned family structure is no longer the norm. 老式的家庭结构不再是常态。 The organizational structure of our schools should be examined. 我们学校的组织结构应该检查一下。 The usual career structure does not really fit in well with many women's lives. 通常的职业结构并不真正适合许多女性的生活。 The book will appeal to readers interested in the structure and functions of the English language. 这本书将吸引对英语的结构和功能感兴趣的读者。 They are investigating the composition and structure of governing boards. 他们正在调查管理委员会的组成和结构。 She vowed to fight back against oppressive power structures. 她发誓要反击压迫性的权力结构。 The company was accused of having internal structures and processes which were too rigid. 该公司被指责内部结构和流程过于僵化。 They feel that we should not genetically alter the structure of the food we eat. 他们认为我们不应该从基因上改变我们吃的食物的结构。 The organization has decided to change its structure. 该组织已决定改变其结构。 They are putting structures in place to export high value, high quality products. 他们正在建立出口高价值、高质量产品的结构。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
- …
- have
- lack
- need
- …
- be based on something
- of a…structure
- in a/the structure
- a change in the structure
- a change to the structure
- a lack of structure
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- [countable]
a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building 结构体；（尤指）建筑物 a stone/brick/wooden structure 石／砖／木结构建筑物 She used sand and rocks to build elaborate structures on the beach. 她用沙子和岩石在海滩上建造复杂的结构。
Extra ExamplesThe library is a magnificent structure. 图书馆是一座宏伟的建筑。 Some administrative buildings and other structures will be removed. 一些行政大楼和其他建筑将被拆除。 They are planning to build a new barn and renovate existing structures. 他们计划建造一个新的谷仓并翻新现有的建筑。 The statue is enclosed within an outer structure of metal and glass. 这座雕像被封闭在一个由金属和玻璃构成的外部结构中。 Heavy wooden frames form the basic structure of the windows. 沉重的木质框架构成了窗户的基本结构。
Synonyms buildingbuildingTopics Buildingsb2- property
- premises
- complex
- structure
- block
- building a structure such as a house, an office block or a factory that has a roof and four walls.
- property a building or buildings and the surrounding land; land and buildings:
We have a buyer who would like to view the property. 我们有一买主想看看这房产。 The price of property has risen enormously. 房地产的价格大幅上升了。
- premises [pl.] the building or buildings and surrounding land that a business owns or uses:
The company is looking for larger premises. 这家公司正在寻找更大的营业场所。
- complex a group of buildings of a similar type together in one place:
a leisure complex 休闲活动中心
- structure a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building:
The pier is a wooden structure. 这个码头是木结构建筑。
- block (British English)
a tall building that contains flats or offices; a building that forms part of a school, hospital, etc. and is used for a particular purpose: 指公寓、办公大楼或学校、医院等作特定用途的大楼： a block of flats 公寓大楼 the school’s science block 这所学校的理科大楼
- a(n) commercial/industrial/residential building/property/premises/complex/block
- an apartment building/complex/block
- a/the school building/premises
- to build a property/complex/structure/block
- to put up a building/property/structure/block
- to demolish/pull down a building/property/complex/structure/block
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
- …
- have
- lack
- need
- …
- be based on something
- of a…structure
- in a/the structure
- a change in the structure
- a change to the structure
- a lack of structure
- …
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the state of being well organized or planned with all the parts linked together; a careful plan 精心组织；周密安排；体系 Your essay needs (a) structure. 你这篇文章组织不好。
Extra ExamplesSometimes the play was confusing and lacking in structure. 有时这出戏令人困惑，缺乏结构。 Pattern, structure and order form the basis of her art. 模式、结构和秩序构成了她的艺术基础。 In terms of structure the novel has several flaws. 就组织结构而言，这部小说有几处瑕疵。 Children need structure in their lives. 儿童的生活需要有周密的安排。 The course gives some structure to their day. 这门课程为他们的一天提供了一些结构。 Marks will be given for essay structure and content. 论文的结构和内容将被评分。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
- …
- have
- lack
- need
- …
- be based on something
- of a…structure
- in a/the structure
- a change in the structure
- a change to the structure
- a lack of structure
- …
Word Originlate Middle English (denoting the process of building): from Old French, or from Latin structura, from struere ‘to build’. The verb is rarely found before the 20th cent.