formula
noun Formulae is used especially in scientific language.- [countable] (
mathematics 数学 a series of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a rule or law 公式；方程式；计算式 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complex
- complicated
- simple
- …
- devise
- work out
- apply
- …
- formula for
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chemistry 化学 letters and symbols that show the parts of a chemical compound, etc. 分子式 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complex
- complicated
- simple
- …
- devise
- work out
- apply
- …
- formula for
- [countable]
a particular method of doing or achieving something 方案；方法 They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. 他们正在设法制定出一个争执双方都可以接受的和平方案。 All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. 所有的病人都按照一个标准的公式进行了访谈。 - formula for something/for doing something
There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. 没有一个达到完美婚姻的神奇方法。 We think we might have hit on a winning formula. 我们认为我们可能已经想到一个制胜的方案。
Extra ExamplesEach of his novels follows the same successful formula. 他每一部小说成功的秘诀都一样。 What is their formula for success? 他们成功的秘诀是什么？ The government was forced to find a face-saving formula to cover its misjudgement. 政府被迫寻找一个保全面子的方案来掩饰其判断错误。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- magic
- successful
- …
- have
- follow
- come up with
- …
- formula for
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a list of the things that something is made from, giving the amount of each substance to use 配方；处方；药方 the secret formula for the blending of the whisky 调配威士忌的秘方
- (also formula milk)[uncountable, countable]
a type of liquid food for babies, given instead of breast milk 配方奶（母乳的替代品） - [countable]
a class of racing car, based on engine size, etc. 方程式（按发动机大小等对赛车的分级） Formula One™ racing 一级方程式赛车
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a fixed form of words used in a particular situation （特定场合的）惯用词语，套话
Word Originearly 17th cent. (in the sense ‘fixed form of words’): from Latin, diminutive of forma ‘shape, mould’.