| 单词 | formula |
| 释义 | formula (fɔːʳmjʊlə ) Word forms: formulae (fɔːʳmjʊliː ), formulas 1. countable noun A formula is a plan that is invented in order to deal with a particular problem. It is difficult to imagine how the North and South could ever agree on a formula to unify the divided peninsula. ...a peace formula. 2. singular noun A formula for a particular situation, usually a good one, is a course of action or a combination of actions that is certain or likely to result in that situation. As world's oldest man, he offered a simple formula for a long and happy life. Clever exploitation of the latest technology would be a sure formula for success. [+ for] Socialism does not after all offer a magic formula for prosperity and human dignity. 3. countable noun A formula is a group of letters, numbers, or other symbols which represents a scientific or mathematical rule. He developed a mathematical formula describing the distances of the planets from the Sun. 4. countable noun In science, the formula for a substance is a list of the amounts of various substances which make up that substance, or an indication of the atoms that it is composed of. 5. uncountable noun [NOUN num] Formula is used followed by a number to indicate a particular type of racing car or something relating to that type of car. ...Formula 1 racing cars. ...Formula 3000 racing. 6. uncountable noun pragmatics note: formulaeIn this dictionary, the label formulae indicates that the word or expression doesn't change, and that it is used in particular situations such as greeting, thanking, or congratulating. Examples of formulae are Hi, Thanks, and Congratulations! Formula is a powder which you mix with water to make artificial milk for babies. ...bottles of formula. Synonyms: mixture, preparation, compound, composition Collocations: apply a formula Tables in the Appendix should allow you to apply this formula to a number of simple option problems. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) This time round, a different commercial formula was applied. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But the possibilities are endless when you apply the formula to the world of design. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I'd love to claim that we had the formula for success hidden away somewhere, but that's not the case. Times, Sunday Times He has a formula for success that involves drilling into his players exactly what he wants. The Sun How that fits with her formula for success in business will be interesting to see. Times, Sunday Times The penthouse suites and room temperature-attendants demanded by pop divas are no longer a formula for success in an industry hit by downloading. Times, Sunday Times His own formula for success was to hire the best journalists and motivate them to work fantastically hard. Times, Sunday Times The funding formula will also change to make it 'fairer' by spreading it more evenly across the country. The Sun They are set to see the smallest increases under a new funding formula, its analysis found. Times,Sunday Times It emerged last night that police and crime commissioners have spent thousands of pounds trying to expose flaws in a new funding formula proposed by government. Times, Sunday Times They [have] done their sums wrong of the funding formula for all 43 forces! Times, Sunday Times The leaders of the three territories said the government's per capita funding formula for the health deal would penalize them. Globe and Mail She will be getting the vital nutrients she needs as long as she's drinking a standard infant formula or follow-on formula milk. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The suggestion from this research is that this more active form of vitamin D should be added to infant formulas. The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988) Breast milk and infant formulas contain just the right amount. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And, what's more, the lightweight formula works without weighing the hair down. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The lightweight formula lets your natural skin tone shine through, while still providing coverage where you need it. The Sun (2013) It definitely cleans and the lightweight formula is easy to rinse off. The Sun (2015) Plus, the liquid formula won't budge until you remove it. The Sun Its liquid formula means it glides on and once it's dry, that's it. The Sun You need either to go back to the liquid formula diet for a few weeks or drastically decrease your daily amount of food. Times,Sunday Times It may take you a bit longer to cruise down to your target weight, about three to four months as opposed to two to three months on the liquid formula. Times,Sunday Times If you can't bear the idea of going on liquid formula drinks for several weeks with or without vegetables, you can, of course, use ordinary foods. Times,Sunday Times There's no magic formula - the way ahead could be very hard. Get the Best out of the Rest of Your Life (1990) So what's the magic formula that persuades self-conscious boys to burst into song? Times, Sunday Times (2010) There is no one magic formula to solve this problem. The Sun (2011) The last page contains a magical formula for astral projection. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At this stage bodhisattvas enter into progressively deeper meditative absorptions and develop limitless powers with respect to magical formulas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The preserved inscriptions from that time are mostly short memorial dedications or magical formulas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They provide the magical formulae by which they may be banished. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The compilation contains notes on an eclectic variety of topics, including alchemy, magical formulas, conjuring tricks, chemical recipes for fireworks, paints, medicine, ironworking, etc. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They haven't yet come up with the cure for ageing, but it is now possible, using a mathematical formula, to predict whether a relationship will last a lifetime. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He devised a mathematical formula to test some of our databases. EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002) Effective style cannot be taught like a mathematical formula. Christianity Today (2000) They have frequently shuffled their pack in the past year and appear no nearer to finding the perfect formula. The Sun After lengthy trials, the experts say they have the perfect formula to ensure curls do not drop - and last all day. The Sun That she has finally found the 'perfect formula' will no doubt come as a relief to her fans. Times, Sunday Times The set certainly wasn't headbanging stuff but the perfect formula for a weekend afternoon. The Sun It feels like the perfect formula. Times, Sunday Times Because, in 2015, good taste has a precise formula. Times, Sunday Times A precise formula has not been worked out yet and will not apply before 2015, if the measures go ahead. Times, Sunday Times The default investment mix of most definedcontribution schemes follows a precise formula. Times, Sunday Times In my studies with groups of people, we determine 25 per cent of normal caloric intake for each study participant, using a precise formula. Times, Sunday Times The precise formula used to refer to the convent officially evidently varied through time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During those golden years, its wholesale pricing formula wasn't adjusted downwards to take account of its good fortune. Times, Sunday Times The application of basic supply-and-demand principles to a complex, tiered pricing formula means the best seats for showcase events such as the opening ceremony could cost more than 2,000 each. Times, Sunday Times Existing funds would carry on with old pricing, but new share categories would be introduced with the new pricing formula and clients would be invited to switch. Times, Sunday Times The asset pricing formula only applies to debt-holding companies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Note that the pricing formula may also be derived directly via risk neutral expectation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has a proven formula for winning but it contains too many dubious elements to justify wholesale admiration. Times, Sunday Times With a scientifically proven formula, you can be assured it won't damage your smile. The Sun It was always an abortive idea given the culture of the club and a proven formula for success built on the regular use of settled veterans. Times, Sunday Times Each previously proven formula can become a rule for later proofs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Repeat the formula and risk ending up a parody of yourselves? Times, Sunday Times The government could repeat the formula used to initiate the national lottery. Times, Sunday Times So, can it repeat the formula with another operatic first from a musician better known to the world of pop than that of classical? Times, Sunday Times Ninety-five per cent of all violinists sound alike these days because everyone's trying to repeat some formula that's been successful in the past. Times, Sunday Times The band and their associates would then be writing new material during touring, and repeat the formula. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The imposition of any rigid formula will fail. Times, Sunday Times Cricketers who play too much cricket, in too many countries, in too short a time, and to a rigid formula, grow stale before our eyes. Times, Sunday Times A rigid formula to determine this would be highly distortionary, severely disadvantage certain sectors and be impossible to agree internationally. Times, Sunday Times Art had to adhere to a rigid formula of socialist realism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So what is the secret formula for a holiday home that pays for itself? Times, Sunday Times (2006) He possesses no magic wand, no secret formula. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It is in their interests to teach and affirm that they alone hold the secret formula for success. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Sleep, routine and daylight: it's a simple formula, and easy to take for granted. Smithsonian mag (2018) The formula is simple - eat less, exercise more. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The show's formula is simple but brilliant. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Long-running series are always improved when the standard formula gets a kicking. Times, Sunday Times The standard formula for a limerick has the first line ending in a place name. Times, Sunday Times The vessels are for the most part painted according to a standard formula, with distinct repetitions even in the more elaborate depictions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Summation can be computed using the standard formula for summation of a geometric sequence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are do not immediately use and are not told the standard formula of length multiplied by width and height. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although many have tried to copy their successful formula in recent years, the original is still the best. The Sun (2010) When you have a successful formula, why change it? The Sun (2013) It has been a surprisingly successful formula. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It's odd, given that this appears at first to be a silly high school show along the usual formula. Times, Sunday Times It would pay bonuses for the months leading up to the strike according to its usual formula. Times, Sunday Times Add to this the fascination of an insular rural community and together they give this cop show something beyond the usual formula. Times, Sunday Times Here swear according to the usual formula loyalty to the bishop, and pay the tithe due. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Believe me, we know it was a departure from the usual formula. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So much of the talk around football at the moment is about meddling with what has been shown to be a winning formula. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This quiz show has a winning formula. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Why change a winning formula? Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 公式 Japanese: 公式 |
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