C1 noun 中性

formula

/ˈfɔːrmjələ/

A formula is a fixed set of symbols or rules that expresses a mathematical or chemical relationship or a specific method for achieving a desired result. In a broader sense, it refers to a conventionalized or standard way of doing or saying something.

例句

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1

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

2

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

3

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

词族

名词
formula
Verb
formulate
副词
formulaically
形容词
formulaic
相关
formulation
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'form' in 'formula' as the set shape or mold that information must fit into to get an answer.

快速测验

The scientist spent years trying to develop a _____ for the new synthetic material.

正确!

正确答案是: formula

例句

1

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

everyday

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

2

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

formal

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

3

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

informal

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

4

The students were asked to derive the formula for calculating the area of a sphere.

academic

The students were asked to derive the formula for calculating the area of a sphere.

5

The company’s business formula focuses on high-volume sales with low profit margins.

business

The company’s business formula focuses on high-volume sales with low profit margins.

词族

名词
formula
Verb
formulate
副词
formulaically
形容词
formulaic
相关
formulation

常见搭配

mathematical formula a rule expressed using mathematical symbols
chemical formula a set of symbols showing the elements in a compound
winning formula a successful method of doing something
secret formula a confidential method or set of ingredients
infant formula a food substitute for breast milk

常用短语

a magic formula

a simple solution to a complex problem

formula for success

a strategy that leads to a positive outcome

formulaic response

a predictable or unoriginal reply

容易混淆的词

formula vs form

A 'form' is the shape or a document to be filled, while a 'formula' is a rule or method.

formula vs recipe

A 'recipe' is specifically for cooking, whereas 'formula' is used for science, math, or abstract methods.

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使用说明

In technical writing (science and math), the plural 'formulae' is often used, whereas 'formulas' is more common in everyday English and business contexts.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'formula' when they simply mean 'way' or 'plan' in contexts where it doesn't sound natural. It implies a rigid, reproducible set of steps.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'form' in 'formula' as the set shape or mold that information must fit into to get an answer.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'formula', which is the diminutive of 'forma' (meaning shape or mold).

语法模式

Countable noun Standard plural: formulas Scientific plural: formulae
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文化背景

In the US, 'formula' is the standard term for manufactured breast milk substitute, whereas 'milk powder' might be used elsewhere.

快速测验

The scientist spent years trying to develop a _____ for the new synthetic material.

正确!

正确答案是: formula

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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