| [/ˈfɔːmjulə; ˋfɔrmjələ/] n (pl ~s or, in scientific use 作科技用语, 复数作 formulae [/-mjuliː; -mjʊli/]) =>Usage at data 用法见data. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
7 [U] (US) artificial powdered milk for babies 人造婴儿奶粉. |