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formula /'fɔ:mjulə/

• danh từ, số nhiều formulas, formulae
  • thể thức, cách thức
  • công thức
    • a mathematical formula: công thức toán
    • a chemical formula: công thức hoá học

formulae|formulas'fɔrmjələ /-mjʊl-
noun
+a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
+directions for making something
+a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
+a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
+something regarded as a normative example
+a liquid food for infants
+(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

1 [C] (mathematics) a series of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a rule or law: The formula {Pi}r is used to calculate the area of a circle.
2 [C] (chemistry) letters and symbols that show the parts of a chemical compound, etc: CO is the formula for carbon monoxide.
3 [C] ~ (for sth / for doing sth) a particular method of doing or achieving sth: They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. + There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. + All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula.
4 [C] 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
5 (also formula milk) [U, C] (especially AmE) a type of liquid food for babies, given instead of breast milk
6 (Formula One, Two, Three etc.) [U] a class of racing car, based on engine size, etc: Formula One racing
7 [C] a fixed form of words used in a particular situation: legal formulae + The minister keeps coming out with the same tired formulas.