1 structure /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/ noun plural structures
plural structures
Learner's definition of STRUCTURE
1 [count]
a : the way that something is built, arranged, or organized（某物的）结构，构造 -
They studied the compound's molecular structure.他们研究了这种化合物的分子结构。
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The film had a simple narrative structure.这部电影叙事结构简单。
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the structure of a plant工厂的结构
b : the way that a group of people are organized（人员的）结构，体系 -
a solid family structure稳固的家庭结构
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the social structure of a college campus大学校园的社会体系
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changes to the company's power structure对公司权力层所做的改变
2
[count] : something (such as a house, tower, bridge, etc.) that is built by putting parts together and that usually stands on its own（房屋、塔、桥等）建筑物 -
a brick/steel structure砖/钢结构建筑物
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The structure was damaged by fire.这座建筑因大火而受到损坏。
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a 12-story structure一幢12层的建筑
3
[noncount] : the quality of something that is carefully planned, organized, and controlled精心安排；悉心组织 2 structure /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/ verb
structures; structured; structuring
2 structure
/ˈstrʌktʃɚ/
verb
structures; structured; structuring
Learner's definition of STRUCTURE
[+ object]
: to arrange or organize (something) in a particular way组织；安排