formula /'fmjl/
noun
1.
[可数名词] (mathematics 数)公式；方程式；计算式
a series of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a rule or law
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.
这个公式用于计算圆的面积。
2.
[可数名词] (chemistry 化)分子式
letters and symbols that show the parts of a chemical compound , etc.
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide.
CO是一氧化碳的分子式。
3.
[可数名词] ~ (for sth/for doing sth)
方案；方法
a particular method of doing or achieving sth
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute.
他们正在设法制订出一个争执双方都可以接受的和平方案。
There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage.
没有一个达到完美婚姻的神奇方法。
4.
[可数名词] 配方；处方；药方
a list of the things that sth is made from, giving the amount of each substance to use
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky
调配威士忌的秘方
6.
Formula One
[可数名词] 方程式（按发动机大小等对赛车的分级）
a class of racing car, based on engine size, etc.
Formula OneTM racing
一级方程式赛车
7.
[可数名词] （特定场合的）惯用词语，套话
a fixed form of words used in a particular situation
legal formulae
法律惯用词语
function /'fkn/
noun
1.
[可数名词, 不可数名词] 作用；功能；职能；机能
a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
to fulfil/perform a function
发挥功能
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.
心脏的功能就是把血液输往全身。
2.
[可数名词] 社交聚会；典礼；宴会
a social event or official ceremony
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.
大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
3.
[可数名词] (mathematics 数)函数
a quantity whose value depends on the varying values of others. In the statement 2x=y, y is a function of x.
(figurative)Salary is a function of age and experience.
工资视乎年龄和经验而定。
4.
[可数名词] (computing 计)子例行程序；子例程
a part of a program, etc. that performs a basic operation
verb
[often + 副词/介词短语] 起作用；正常工作；运转
to work in the correct way
Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
尽管供电中断，医院继续照常运作。
Many children can't function effectively in large classes.
许多孩子在大班上课时学习效果不好。
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