/ˈfɔ:mjələ ||; ˈfɔrmjələ/noun [C] (
plural formulas or formulae /-li:
||; -ˌli/)
1 (technical术语) a group of signs, letters or numbers used in science or mathematics to express a general law or fact 分子式;公式;方程式: What is the formula for converting miles to kilometres? 用什么公式把英里换算做公里?
2 a list of (often chemical) substances used for making sth; the instructions for making sth 配方;处方: The formula for the new vaccine has not yet been made public. 新疫苗的配方仍未公诸于世。
3 a formula for (doing) sth a plan of how to get or do sth 计划;方案: What is her formula for success? 她成功的诀窍是什么?Unfortunately, there's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. 很遗憾,世上没有能使婚姻十全十美的灵丹妙方。