[N-COUNT 可数名词]因素；要素 A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision, or situation.
Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness.
进行体育活动是保持身体健康的一个重要因素。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](增长的)倍数 If an amount increases by a factor of two, for example, or by a factor of eight, then it becomes two times bigger or eight times bigger.
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The cost of butter quadrupled and bread prices increased by a factor of five.
黄油价格涨了 4 倍，面包价格涨了 5 倍。
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[N-SING 单数名词]系数 You can use factor to refer to a particular level on a scale of measurement.
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...suncream with a protection factor of 8.
防晒系数为 8 的防晒霜
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]因子；因数 A factor of a whole number is a smaller whole number which can be multiplied with another whole number to produce the first whole number.
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factorfactorsfactoredfactoringnoun★1★[countable ]one of several things that cause or influence sth 因素；要素◆economic factors经济因素◆The closure of the mine was the single most importantfactor in the town's decline. 矿山的关闭是这个镇衰落的最重要的因素。◆the key/crucial/deciding factor关键的╱至关重要的╱决定性的因素☞language bank at
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2[countable ]( mathematics 数) a number that divides into another number exactly 因子；因数◆1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 are the factors of 12.*1、2、3、4、6 和 12 是 12 的因子。 3[countable ]the amount by which sth increases or decreases （增或减的）数量，倍数◆The real wage of the average worker has increased by a factor of over ten in the last 70 years.近 70 年来工人的实际工资平均增长超过了十倍。4[countable ]a particular level on a scale of measurement 系数◆a suntan lotion with a protection factor of 10防护系数为 10 的防晒油◆The wind-chill factor will make it seem colder.风寒系数使人觉得比实际温度更冷一些。5[uncountable ]( medical 医) a substance in the blood that helps the clottingprocess. There are several types of this substance 凝血因子◆Haemophiliacs have no factor 8 in their blood.血友病患者的血液中缺乏凝血因子 VIII。IDIOMsee
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verbPHRASAL VERBˌfactor sth↔ˈin | factor sth↔into sth( technical 术语) to include a particular fact or situation when you are thinking about or planning sth 把…因素包括进去◆Remember to factor in staffing costs when you are planning the project.规划该项目时，记住要把雇人费用这个因素考虑进去。fac·tor/ˈfæktə(r); NAmEˈfæktər/
1cause/influence one of several things that influence or cause a situation: The rise in crime is mainly due to social and economic factors.factor in The vaccination program has been a major factor in the improvement of health standards.important/major/key/crucial factor The weather could be a crucial factor in tomorrow’s game.deciding/decisive/determining factor (=the most important factor) We liked both houses, but price was the deciding factor.2level on a scale a particular level on a scale that measures how strong or effective something is: factor 15 suntan oil Even in July the wind chill factor (=the degree to which the air feels colder because of the wind) can be intense.3by a factor of five/ten etc if something increases or decreases by a factor of five, ten etc, it increases or decreases by five times, ten times etc4mathematics technical a number that divides into another number exactly: 3 is a factor of 15.COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + factoran important factor· Human influence has been an important factor as regards climate change.a major/minor factor (=the most or least important of several factors)· The country’s huge mineral reserves are a major factor behind its economic strength.a key/crucial factor (=a very important factor)· A key factor in a company’s success is knowing its customers.the deciding factor (=the reason for making a particular choice)· The closeness of the river was probably the deciding factor when the site was chosen.the decisive/determining factor (=the one that has the biggest effect)· The support of middle-income voters was the decisive factor in the election.a contributing factor (=one that helps to make something happen)· Stress is a contributing factor in many illnesses.economic factors· Economic factors limit our options.environmental factors· Various environmental factors affect the growth of grapes.social factors· Social factors have played their part in the decline in family sizes.a risk factor (=something that makes you more likely to have an illness)· The highest risk factor for coronary heart disease was found to be smoking.verbsdepend on certain factors· Success depends on certain factors.factors influence something· Various factors influenced the government’s decision.factors determine something· The final cost of the product was determined by a combination of factors.factors are responsible for something· These underlying factors were responsible for his death.phrasesa combination/variety/number of factors· A combination of factors led to the closure of the factory.take certain factors into account (=to consider factors when making a decision)· You should take all these factors into account.
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factorfactor2AWL verb [transitive] American English technical
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to divide a number into factorsfactor in (also factor something into something) phrasal verbto include a particular thing in your calculations about how long something will take, how much it will cost etcfactor out phrasal verbto not include something in your calculations about how long something will take, how much it will cost etc
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