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framework

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frame·work /ˈfreɪmwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ ●●○ AWL noun [countable]  1 SYSTEM[usually singular] a set of ideas, rules, or beliefs from which something is developed, or on which decisions are based 体系,体制;框架;准则framework of/for This paper provides a framework for future research. 这篇论文为今后的研究提供了一个框架。2 social/legal/political etc framework SYSTEMthe structure of a society, a legal or political system etc 社会/法律/政治等的框架 We have to act within the existing legal framework. 我们必须在现行的法律框架下行事。3 TSUPPORT/HOLD UPthe main supporting parts of a building, vehicle, or object 〔建筑物、车辆或物体的〕构架,框架,结构 the metal framework of the roof 屋顶的金属框架
Examples from the Corpus
frameworkThe aim of this legislation is to provide a framework for employers and trade unions to operate in.The science people learn in school can provide the basic framework.The conceptual framework it has produced is particularly pertinent to the discussion here.The management of schools is changing and decisions have to be made in the context of a financial framework.Nor have we tried to decide whether rules and reasons can only be considered in a hermeneutic framework incompatible with causal explanation.A rigid metal framework supported the sculpture.We need a legal and political framework that is favourable to business.The purpose of this paper is to suggest a simple framework in which to address some of these neglected questions.The civil zone still poses many difficult problems of chronology in the framework of what is known of the historical narrative.How do you feel you can develop your skills within the framework of the team?In this framework, policies that encourage investment are good; policies that make investment less profitable are bad.framework of/forThe bodily expression of inner distress needs a framework of bonds between people if it is to have any meaning.The first session is used for introductions and for setting up a framework for the course.Both were inspired by the potential of law to create a disciplined framework for global technological and social change.Seizing on one cause and inflating its opposite within a problematic framework of assumptions is not the answer.Enlargement to the East will take place in a restrictive framework of international rules and obligations.But that, unusual though it was, had been only the outline, the skeletal framework of the man.It is far better to plan a media relations programme within the framework of your organisation's objectives as whole.To help things along we provide our usual framework of social activities, sharing costs between survivors.
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framework
framework AC /ˈfreɪmwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun [countable]
1. [usually singular] a set of ideas, rules, or beliefs from which something is developed, or on which decisions are based
    framework of/for
    This paper provides a framework for future research.
2. social/legal/political etc framework the structure of a society, a legal or political system etc:
    We have to act within the existing legal framework.
3. the main supporting parts of a building, vehicle, or object:
    the metal framework of the roof


frame·work AW BrE /ˈfreɪmwɜːk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/ 🔊 nounthe parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape (建筑物或物体的)构架,框架,结构<titled tranID="29" status="1">structure</titled>frameworkformcompositionconstructionfabric

These are all words for the way the different parts of sth combine together or the way that sth has been made. 以上各词均指事物各个不同部分的组合、构造。

  • structure the way in which the parts of sth are connected together or arranged; a particular arrangement of parts 指结构、构造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 指构成某个体系或社会基础的信仰、观点、准则The report provides a framework for further research. 报告提供了进一步研究的原则。
  • form [uncountable] the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing (尤指艺术作品或文章的)结构、形式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 [uncountable] (rather formal) the different parts or people that combine to form sth; the way in which they combine 指不同部分或人的构成、组合方式recent changes in the composition of the workforce 劳动力组合最近的变化
  • construction [uncountable] the way that sth has been built or made 指建造或构造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。

Patterns

  • the basic structure/framework/form/composition/construction/fabric of sth
  • a simple/complex structure/framework/form
  • the economic/political/social structure/framework/composition/fabric of sth
  • the chemical/genetic structure/composition of sth
~ (of/for sth) a set of beliefs, ideas or rules that is used as the basis for making judgements, decisions, etc. (作为判断、决定等基础的)信念,观点,准则The report provides a framework for further research. 报告提供了进一步研究的原则。🔊🔊<titled tranID="34" status="2">Scientific research<chnsep> </chnsep><chn>科学研究</chn></titled>

Theory 理论

  • formulate/advance a theory/hypothesis 创立理论;提出假设
  • build/construct/create/develop a simple/theoretical/mathematical model 创立一个简单/理论/数学模型
  • develop/establish/provide/use a theoretical/conceptual framework 创立/建立/提供/使用理论/概念框架
  • advance/argue/develop the thesis that… 提出/论证/详尽阐述…的论题
  • explore an idea/a concept/a hypothesis 探讨一个想法/概念/假设
  • make a prediction/an inference 预测;推断
  • base a prediction/your calculations on sth 基于…做出预测/估算
  • investigate/evaluate/accept/challenge/reject a theory/hypothesis/model 研究/评估/接受/质疑/拒绝接受一个理论/假设/模型

Experiment 实验

  • design an experiment/a questionnaire/a study/a test 设计一项实验/问卷/研究/测试
  • do research/an experiment/an analysis 做研究/实验/分析
  • make observations/measurements/calculations 观察;测量;计算
  • carry out/conduct/perform an experiment/a test/a longitudinal study/observations/clinical trials 进行实验/测试/纵向研究/观察/临床试验
  • run an experiment/a simulation/clinical trials 进行实验/模拟/临床试验
  • repeat an experiment/a test/an analysis 重做实验/测试/分析
  • replicate a study/the results/the findings 做相同的研究;得出同样的结果/调查结果
  • observe/study/examine/investigate/assess a pattern/a process/a behaviour/(especially US) a behavior 观察/研究/审查/调查/评估一种模式/一个过程/一种行为
  • fund/support the research/project/study 资助/支持研究/项目/专题研究
  • seek/provide/get/secure funding for research 寻求/提供/得到/争取到研究资金

Results 结果

  • collect/gather/extract data/information 收集/提取数据/信息
  • yield data/evidence/similar findings/the same results 得到数据/证据/类似调查结果/相同结果
  • analyse/examine the data/soil samples/a specimen 分析/考查数据/土壤样本/样本
  • consider/compare/interpret the results/findings 思考/比较/解释结果/调查结果
  • fit the data/model 与数据/模型相符合
  • confirm/support/verify a prediction/a hypothesis/the results/the findings 证实/支持/核实预测/假设/结果/调查结果
  • prove a conjecture/hypothesis/theorem 证明猜测/假设/定理
  • draw/make/reach the same conclusions 得出同样的结论
  • read/review the records/literature 阅读/评论记录/文献
  • describe/report an experiment/a study 描述/报告一项实验/研究
  • present/publish/summarize the results/findings 提交/公布/总结结果/调查结果
  • present/publish/read/review/cite a paper in a scientific journal 向科学杂志提交一篇论文;在科学杂志发表一篇论文;阅读/评论/引用科学杂志上的一篇论文
the structure of a particular system (体系的)结构,机制We need to establish a legal framework for the protection of the environment. 我们需要建立一个法律体制来保护环境。🔊🔊the basic framework of society社会的基本结构