| 单词 | factor |
| 释义 | factor —factor /ˈfæk.tər/ aep /-tɚ/ noun [C] (FACT) ► B2 a fact or situation that influences the result of something: » People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.» Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.» Price will be a major/crucial factor in the success of this new product.» The economy is regarded as the decisive/key factor in the outcome of the general election.» INFORMAL The film's success is largely due to its feel-good factor (= its ability to make people feel happy).Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen• • • Extra Examples:» Diet and exercise can influence a person's weight, but heredity is also a factor.» Smoking is a causative factor in the development of several serious diseases, including lung cancer.» Too little exercise is a contributory factor in heart disease.» The environmental argument was a deciding factor.» We need to take a lot of factors into account in our decision-making.noun [C] (NUMBER) F0 SPECIALIZED in mathematics, any whole number that is produced when you divide a larger number by another whole number: » Two, three, four and six are all factors of twelve.Thesaurus+: ↑Terms for numbersF0 SPECIALIZED a particular level on some systems of measurement: » a factor 20 suntan cream» a wind chill factor of -20Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalby a factor of SPECIALIZEDF0 If an amount becomes larger or smaller by a factor of a particular number, it becomes that number of times larger or smaller: » Cases of leukaemia in the area near the nuclear reactor have risen by a factor of four.Thesaurus+: ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division , ↑Calculations and calculating |
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