factor ♦︎ point ♦︎ considerationThese are all words for sth that is important or has an effect in a situation.这些词均表示要素、因素。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a factor / consideration in sth◆a / an / the additional / main / major / important / key / vital / chief / crucial / essential / prime factor / point / consideration◆political / practical factors / points / considerations◆economic / environmental factors / considerations◆factors / points / considerations to be taken into account■factor [countable] one of several things that cause or influence sth因素;要素◆The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline.矿山关闭是该镇衰落最重要的一个因素。◆Money proved to be the deciding factor.金钱证明是决定性的因素。◆Studies have established that smoking is a risk factor for cancer.研究证实吸烟是导致癌症的危险因素。■point [countable] a fact that sb puts forward as part of an argument论点;观点◆She made several interesting points in the article.她在文章中提出了几个有趣的观点。◆How long it will last is a moot point(= sth which is uncertain or not agreed).那会持续多久还未有定论。ⓘ Sb's point can be their opinion or argument, rather than a simple fact. * sb's point有时可以指某人的见解或论点,而非单纯的事实。 see also point ⇨ view1■consideration kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn [countable] something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding sth(作计划或决定时)必须考虑的事(或因素、原因)◆Financial considerations will obviously play a big part.财务因素显然是考虑的重点。 see also concern ⇨ issue