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formula
n
(pl ~s or, in scientific use 作科技用语, 复数作 formulae ) =>Usage at data 用法见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. 水的分子式为H2O.
(b) (mathematics or physics 数或物) expression of a rule or relationship in algebraic symbols 公式
the formula for converting gallons into litres 加仑与升的换算公式.
2 [C] fixed arrangement of words, esp as used on social, legal or ceremonial occasions 套语, 惯用语(尤指社交、 法律场合或仪式上使用的)
`How d´you do´ and `Excuse me´ are social formulae. `你好'和`对不起'是社交中的客套语.
know the formula for addressing bishops 知道对主教的习惯称呼.
3 [C] list of ingredients or set of instructions for making sth, esp medicines and fuels 配方; 药方; 处方
a formula for a new drug 新药的配方.
4 [C] set of statements or plans that can be agreed on by two or more persons or groups (双方或各方同意的)方案, 计画
Managers and workers are still working out a peace formula. 劳资双方仍在商谈制订和解方案.
5 [C] ~ (for sth) method, plan, or set of principles worked out to achieve a desired result (为达到预期目的而制订的)方法, 计画, 原则
There is no sure formula for success. 成功并无一定之规.
a formula for a happy marriage 美满婚姻的信条.
6 [U] classification of racing cars of a particular size, engine capacity, etc 方程式(根据汽车大小、 发动机容量等对赛车的分级)
[attrib 作定语]
Formula 1 racing cars 一级方程式赛车.
7 [U] (US) artificial powdered milk for babies 人造婴儿奶粉.
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