新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

formation

英  [fɔːˈmeɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • formations

    1[U 不可数名词] 创建 , 创造

    The formation of something is the starting or creation of it.

    近义词

    creation

    双语例句

    例:

    Time is running out for the formation of a new government.

    组建新政府所剩的时间不多了。

    例:

    Lord Harewood announced the formation of English National Opera North.

    哈伍德勋爵宣布了创建英格兰国家北部剧院的消息。

    2[U 不可数名词] (观念、习惯、关系、性格等的)形成

    The formation of an idea, habit, relationship, or character is the process of developing and establishing it.

    近义词

    development

    双语例句

    例:

    My profession had an important influence in the formation of my character and temperament.

    我的职业对我的性格和性情的形成有重要的影响。

    3[C 可数名词] 编队 , 列队

    If people or things are in formation, they are arranged in a particular pattern as they move.

    双语例句

    例:

    He was flying in formation with seven other jets.

    他和另外七架喷气式飞机编队飞行。

    4[C 可数名词] (岩石或云的)形成物

    A rock or cloud formation is rock or cloud of a particular shape or structure.

    双语例句

    例:

    a vast rock formation shaped like a pillar.

    形状如柱子的一块巨大岩层。

    例:

    The cloud formations produce rain which falls on a vast territory.

    云团产生雨,雨降到一片广阔的地域。

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