formula
/ˈfɔːmjʊlə/noun
1
- (pl. formulae /-liː/) a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols公式; 方程式; 计算式。
1.1
- （亦作chemical formula）a set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound and their relative proportions化学分子式。
2
- (pl. formulas) a fixed form of words, especially one used in particular contexts or as a conventional usage惯用语句, 俗套话：
a legal formula.
法律惯用语。
2.1
- a method, statement, or procedure for achieving something, especially reconciling different aims or positions（尤指用于调解的）方案; 陈述; 程序：
the forlorn hope of finding a peace formula.
找到和平方案的渺茫希望。
2.2
- a rule or style unintelligently or slavishly followed（愚蠢或盲目遵守的）常规, 惯例; 老一套：
as modifier one of those formula tunes.那些陈词滥调之一。
2.3
- a stock epithet, phrase, or line repeated for various effects in literary composition, especially epic poetry（文学作品, 尤指史诗中的）程式化用语。
3
- (pl. formulas) a list of ingredients for or constituents of something配方：
a blend of fifteen whiskies of different ages compiled to a secret formula.
根据一个秘方调制在一起的15种不同年份的威士忌。
3.1
- a formulation制剂：
an original coal tar formula that helps prevent dandruff.
一种独创的有助于去头屑的煤焦油制剂。
3.2
- mass noun an infant's liquid food preparation based on cow's milk or soya protein, given as a substitute for breast milk（以牛奶或大豆蛋白为主料的）婴儿配方奶粉。
4
- (usually followed by a numeral) a classification of racing car, especially by the engine capacity（后接代表发动机排量的数字）赛车等级。
词源
early 17th cent. （in the sense 'fixed form of words (for use on ceremonial or social occasions)'）： from Latin, diminutive of forma 'shape, mould'.