formula
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++for·mu·la /ˈfɔːmjələ $ ˈfɔːr-/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun (plural formulas or formulae /-liː/) 1 [singular]WAY/METHOD a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful 准则；方案 We’re still searching for a peace formula. 我们仍在寻找和平方案。formula for a formula for the withdrawal of US forces from the area 美军从该地区撤退的方案 There is no magic formula (=a method that is certain to be successful) that will transform sorrow into happiness. 没有妙方可以化悲为喜。 With viewing figures up a million, the programme has a winning formula. 收视人数增加了一百万，这个节目的确拥有吸引观众的法宝。2 [countable]HM a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule 公式；方程式；分子式 the formula for calculating distance 计算距离的公式 Sugar is represented by the simple formula CHO. 糖以简单的分子式CHO表示。3 [countable]HC a list of the substances used to make a medicine, fuel, drink etc, showing the amounts of each substance that should be used 〔药品、燃料、饮料等的〕配方 Our products are handmade from traditional formulas. 我们的产品采用传统配方，手工制作。4 Formula One/Two/Three etc TTCDSOa type of car racing, in which the different types are based on the size of the cars’ engines 〔赛车的〕一级/二级/三级方程式等 a Formula One car 一级方程式赛车5. [uncountable]DHB a type of liquid food for babies that is similar to a woman’s breast milk 〔喂养婴儿的〕配方奶6 [countable]SAYING a fixed and familiar series of words that seems meaningless or insincere 俗套话；惯用语句 a speech full of the usual formulas and clichés 充斥着套话和陈词滥调的演说
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formula• The 3,6, 9, formula makes enough for two 7-inch tins.• It was a formula for catastrophe.• The second factor accounting for the regional and central city-suburban shifts was the character of the entitlement formula.• It was first investigated in the late nineteenth century, and by 1932 its formula had been deduced.• The old formula distinguishing the motive to instruct or to amuse is of no service.• Coca-Cola's patented formula• The unions' move leaves unchanged the central issues of basic pay and a pay formula.• Juanita's plan is based on the proven formula of investing money to make money.• This tabloid formula has hooked 70 percent of the Czech audience.• This formula takes into account the majority of solutes present in normal serum.• Tobin's speech was full of the usual formulas and clichés.winning formula• It was wrong to change a winning formula during the most important rugby game ever played.• But these are minor misdemeanours when compared to something major like changing a winning formula.• But we eventually worked out a winning formula.• Youngsters from special schools in Tewkesbury are finding out what's behind his winning formula.From Longman Business Dictionaryformulafor‧mu‧la /ˈfɔːmjələˈfɔːrm-/ noun (plural formulae /-li/ or formulas)1[countable] a fixed way of doing something that can be used successfully many timesMr Sussman has boasted that he can make a success of any firm, but his rivals are not convinced that he has a magic formula.a formula for long-term growthThe company has owned three chains in Canada for nearly two decades, but management has failed to discover a winning formula.2[countable]MANUFACTURING a list of the substances used to make a drug, food, or drinkthe secret formula for CokeOrigin formula (1600-1700) Latin “small form”, from forma; → FORM1for·mu·la nounChineseSyllable
of Business a or principles Corpus set method
formula
for‧mu‧la S3 W3 AC /ˈfɔːmjələ, ˈfɔːmjʊlə $ ˈfɔːr-/
noun (plural formulas or formulae /-liː/)1. [singular] a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful:
We’re still searching for a peace formula.
formula for
a formula for the withdrawal of US forces from the area
There is no magic formula (=a method that is certain to be successful) that will transform sorrow into happiness.
With viewing figures up a million, the programme has a winning formula.
2. [countable] a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule:
the formula for calculating distance
Sugar is represented by the simple formula CHO.
3. [countable] a list of the substances used to make a medicine, fuel, drink etc, showing the amounts of each substance that should be used:
Our products are handmade from traditional formulas.
4. Formula One/Two/Three etc a type of car racing, in which the different types are based on the size of the cars’ engines:
a Formula One car
5. [uncountable] a type of liquid food for babies that is similar to a woman’s breast milk
6. [countable] a fixed and familiar series of words that seems meaningless or insincere:
a speech full of the usual formulas and clichés
▪ system an organized set of ideas, methods, actions etc that you use to do something: the airport security system | the system for dealing with refugees
▪process a series of actions that are done in order to achieve a particular result: the process of teaching children to read | Repeat the same process, until all the sugar has dissolved.
▪procedure the official or usually agreed way of doing something: You must follow the normal complaints procedure. | Large companies have a standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work.
▪formula a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or make sure that something is successful: The team are hoping to use the same winning formula that they used last season. | There is no magic formula for success (=a method that is certain to succeed).
for‧mu‧la S3 W3 AC /ˈfɔːmjələ, ˈfɔːmjʊlə $ ˈfɔːr-/
noun (plural formulas or formulae /-liː/)1. [singular] a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful: formula for
2. [countable] a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule:
3. [countable] a list of the substances used to make a medicine, fuel, drink etc, showing the amounts of each substance that should be used:
4. Formula One/Two/Three etc a type of car racing, in which the different types are based on the size of the cars’ engines:
5. [uncountable] a type of liquid food for babies that is similar to a woman’s breast milk
6. [countable] a fixed and familiar series of words that seems meaningless or insincere:
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