formula
/ˈfɔːmjələ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɔːrmjələ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfȯr-myə-lə/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfɔː.mjə.lə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/ (ame, ipa)
formula — 名詞
- formulasingular
- formulasplural
1. A set of actions or steps that is known to produce a particular result; a reliab
方法；配方
達成某事的可靠方式或步驟
A set of actions or steps that is known to produce a particular result; a reliable way of achieving something.
Daichi found a winning formula for his business by putting customers first.
Daichi 找到了讓生意成功的致勝方法：把顧客放在第一位。
formula + for + noun/gerund
The coach's simple formula of daily practice brought the team great success.
教練的簡單方法——每天練習——為球隊帶來了極大的成功。
formula + of + noun
There is no magic formula for learning a new language in just a few weeks.
想在短短幾週內學會一種新語言，是沒有捷徑的。
Kabir followed his grandmother's formula for making the perfect dumpling dough.
Kabir 遵循祖母的配方，做出了完美的餃子皮。
Caio believes hard work is the only formula that leads to real progress.
Caio 相信努力工作才是帶來真正進步的唯一方法。
- guesswork
action based on guessing rather than a known method
文法句型
formula + for + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Often followed by for + noun or gerund to explain what the method achieves, for example a formula for success or a formula for making bread.
常見錯誤
2. A group of letters, numbers, and symbols that expresses a mathematical relations
公式
用符號表達的數學運算規則
A group of letters, numbers, and symbols that expresses a mathematical relationship or rule, used for calculation.
The teacher wrote the quadratic formula on the board for the students to copy.
老師把二次方程公式寫在黑板上，讓學生抄下來。
Charlotte used a simple formula to calculate the area of each triangle.
Charlotte 用一個簡單的公式計算了每個三角形的面積。
used + formula to calculate
This formula shows how speed, distance, and time are related to each other.
這個公式說明了速度、距離和時間之間的關係。
Aaron memorised the formula for the volume of a cylinder before the exam.
Aaron 在考試前背下了圓柱體體積的公式。
Apinya checked her answer by putting the numbers back into the original formula.
Apinya 把數字代回原公式，檢查自己的答案是否正確。
- equation
a statement that two things are equal; a formula may or may not be an equation
- rule
broader; a formula is a rule written in symbols
- expression
a combination of symbols; a formula typically has a practical use
文法句型
use/apply + formula
formula + for + noun
常見錯誤
3. A set of letters and numbers that shows which chemical elements are in a substan
化學式
用元素符號表示物質組成的式子
A set of letters and numbers that shows which chemical elements are in a substance and how many atoms of each element it contains.
The chemical formula for water is H₂O — two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
水的化學式是 H₂O，表示兩個氫原子和一個氧原子。
chemical formula + of/for + substance
Adina learned to read chemical formulas during her first week of chemistry class.
Adina 在上化學課的第一週就學會了閱讀化學式。
The formula CO₂ represents carbon dioxide, a gas that plants use to grow.
化學式 CO₂ 代表二氧化碳，這是植物生長所需的一種氣體。
Yael wrote the chemical formula for table salt on the lab report.
Yael 在實驗報告上寫下了食鹽的化學式。
Each compound in the experiment has its own unique chemical formula.
實驗中的每一種化合物都有自己獨特的化學式。
文法句型
the chemical formula + of + noun
用法筆記
In chemical formulas, element symbols are followed by subscript numbers showing atom count. For example, H₂O means two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
4. A specially prepared milk product for babies, given as a substitute for or in ad
配方奶
替代母乳的嬰兒液態食品
A specially prepared milk product for babies, given as a substitute for or in addition to breast milk.
The baby's mother heated a bottle of formula for his evening feed.
嬰兒的母親溫熱了一瓶配方奶，準備讓他傍晚喝。
bottle of formula
The pediatrician recommended a specific brand of formula for the newborn.
兒科醫生為新生兒推薦了一個特定品牌的配方奶。
New parents often receive free samples of baby formula from the hospital.
新手父母經常從醫院收到免費的配方奶試用包。
This type of formula contains extra iron and vitamins for healthy growth.
這種配方奶含有額外的鐵和維生素，有助於健康成長。
Parents should follow the instructions carefully when preparing powdered formula.
家長在沖泡配方奶粉時，應仔細遵循包裝上的說明。
- baby milk
more informal British term; formula is more common in American English
- infant formula
the formal, technical term
- breast milk
the natural alternative to formula for feeding babies
用法筆記
Can be used as an uncountable noun (some formula) or countable when referring to specific types or brands (many formulas on the market).
常見錯誤
5. A fixed group of words that is always used in the same manner during a ceremony,
固定用語
特定場合固定使用的詞組
A fixed group of words that is always used in the same manner during a ceremony, ritual, or official procedure.
The priest recited the ancient formula during the wedding ceremony at the church.
牧師在教堂的婚禮上誦讀了古老的固定用語。
Politicians often repeat the same tired formula when asked about difficult reforms.
政治人物在回答棘手改革問題時，經常重複同樣的套話。
repeat the same formula
The opening formula of the letter read simply "To whom it may concern."
信件的開頭固定用語很簡單，就是「敬啟者」。
During the oath, the officer asked the witness to repeat the legal formula.
在宣誓儀式結束時，官員請證人重複那段法律用語。
The chairperson used the standard closing formula to end the meeting on time.
主席用標準的結尾用語，按時結束了會議。
- set phrase
more general; a formula is a set phrase with a ceremonial or official function
- convention
broader; a formula is a specific conventional wording
用法筆記
Often used in legal, religious, or ceremonial contexts where the exact choice of words carries special importance.
formula — 形容詞
- formulapositive
- more formulacomparative
- most formulasuperlative
1. Relating to a class of extremely fast, powerful racing car built to strict techn
方程式賽車的
關於一級方程式等高性能賽車
Relating to a class of extremely fast, powerful racing car built to strict technical specifications, or to the high-speed competitions these vehicles take part in.
Felix dreams of driving a Formula One car on a real race track one day.
Felix 夢想著有一天能在真正的賽道上駕駛一級方程式賽車。
Formula + number
The Formula One race attracts millions of fans from all around the world.
一級方程式賽車比賽吸引了全球數百萬的車迷。
Mechanics spent hours tuning the Formula car before the big competition.
技師們花了幾個小時調整方程式賽車，為大型比賽做準備。
Imani watched the Formula race with her grandfather every Sunday afternoon.
Imani 每個週日下午都和祖父一起收看方程式賽車比賽。
The team celebrated after their driver finished first in the Formula race.
車隊所屬的車手在方程式比賽中率先完賽，全隊歡慶勝利。
文法句型
Formula + number
Formula + racing
用法筆記
Always used before a noun with a capital F. Usually followed by a number (Formula One, Formula Two) or the word racing.