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单词 factor
释义
factor
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfæk.tər/us
/ˈfæk.tɚ/

factornoun[C](FACT)

B2
afactorsituationthatinfluencestheresultof something:
因素；要素
People'svotinghabitsareinfluencedbypolitical,socialandeconomicfactors.人们的选举习惯受政治、社会和经济因素的影响。
Heavysnowwas acontributingfactorintheaccident.大雪是引发这场事故的一个因素。
Price will be amajor/crucialfactorinthesuccessof this newproduct.价格将是这款新产品能否畅销的主要／关键因素。
Theeconomyisregardedas thedecisive/keyfactor in theoutcomeof theelection.经济被视为影响大选结果的决定性／关键性因素。
informalThe movie'ssuccessislargelyduetoitsfeel-goodfactor(=itsabilityto makepeoplefeelhappy).这部影片取得成功在很大程度上是由于它给人以虚幻的满足。
More examples
  • Diet andexercisecaninfluencea person'sweight, butheredityis also a factor.
  • Smoking is acausativefactor in thedevelopmentof severalseriousdiseases,includinglungcancer.
  • Too littleexerciseis acontributoryfactor inheartdisease.
  • Theenvironmentalargumentwas adecidingfactor.
  • We need to take a lot of factors intoaccountinourdecision-making.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Causing things to happen
  • -induced
  • activate
  • activation
  • actuation
  • agent
  • attribute
  • attributesomethingtosomeone
  • implementation
  • in
  • inaugurate
  • inauguration
  • pioneer
  • reactivate
  • realization
  • realize
  • reattribute
  • reawaken
  • render
  • spark
  • spell
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factornoun[C](NUMBER)

mathematicsspecialized
inmathematics, anywholenumberthat isproducedwhen youdividealargernumberby anotherwholenumber:
因数，因子
Two, three, four and six are all factors of twelve.2、3、4 和6都是12的因数。
aparticularlevelon somesystemsofmeasurement:
系数
awindchillfactor of -20风寒指数-20
UKa factor 20suntancream防晒系数为20的防晒霜
by a factor of
If anamountbecomeslargerorsmallerby a factor of aparticularnumber, itbecomesthatnumberoftimeslargerorsmaller:
以…的倍数
Cases ofleukaemiain theareanear thenuclearreactorhaverisenby a factor of four.核反应堆附近地区白血病病例已增长4倍。
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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Terms for numbers
  • additive inverse
  • aliquot
  • common denominator
  • common factor
  • common multiple
  • cos
  • exponent
  • fold
  • fortyfold
  • fourfold
  • GCF
  • hundredfold
  • imaginary number
  • odd
  • recurring
  • recurring number
  • remainder
  • resultant
  • sevenfold
  • weighting
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Measurements in general
(Definition offactorfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

factor| American Dictionary

factor
noun
us
/ˈfæk·tər/

factornoun(SITUATION)

[C]
afactorsituationthatinfluencesaresult:
Economic factors had a lot to do withtheirdecisiontosellthecompany.

factornoun(NUMBER)

[C]algebra
anumberorvariable(=letterorsymbol)that is beingmultipliedin aproduct(=resultofmultiplying):
In6×3=18,6and3are factors of theproduct18.
[C]algebra
A factor of aproductis anumberthat theproductcan bedividedbyexactly.
(Definition offactorfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

factor| Business English

factor
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfæktər/us
one of several things thataffectsorinfluencesasituation:
Increasing use ofonlinenewspaperswasdefinitelyacontributingfactorto the company'scollapse.
akey/significant/majorfactor
acritical/crucialfactor
adeciding/decisivefactor
FINANCE
(alsoinvoice factor)
abusinessthatbuystherighttocollectdebtsfor anothercompanyandchargesforcollectingthem:
Using a factor can be a good way of gettingbettercashflow.
theamountthat anumberismultipliedordividedby:
a factor of 3/10/75, etc.You shouldreduceyourfinalfiguresby a factor of three.
COMMERCE
acompanyorpersonthatsellsgoodsproducedby anothercompanyusingtheirownname, usually forpayment
the . . . factor
somethingspecialthat aproduct,idea,person, etc. has that makes themsuccessfulor makespeoplenoticethem:
What'smissingfrom thisorganizationis theleadershipfactor.
Herlatestfashioncollectioncertainlyhasthewowfactor.

See also

adjustment factor
critical success factor
feelgood factor
hygiene factor
load factor
motivator factor
weighting factor
factor
verb[T]
uk
/ˈfæktər/us
FINANCE
toselltherighttocollectpaymentsanddebtsowedtoyourcompanyororganizationto anotherbusiness:
How many oftheiroperationsare factored?
Factoring is just one way ofraisingcapitalin theshortterm.

Phrasal verb

factor sth in
(Definition offactorfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffactor

factor
However, close monitoring and a quick response seem to be the key factors in achieving success.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Cognitive factors involved in preserving a phonetic contrast.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Yet so many other factors also influence epistemic convictions that purely national styles may be relatively rare.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In the remainder of cases, the division was purely histological, as the physiology appeared uniform in the factors we tested.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In discussing pain and discomfort avoidance, he also emphasises the interplay of physical and psychological factors.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The impact of care-giving on care-givers : factors associated with the psychological well-being of people supporting a dementing relative in the community.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Secondly, what possible role might personal factors such as negative appraisals play in the development of psychological distress ?
From theCambridge English Corpus
However, it is possible that it may be mediated through other psychological factors such as hypervigilance to current well-being.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Work factors had a greater impact on class differences in psychological distress in men.
From theCambridge English Corpus
This strengthens the case for work factors having a greater impact on socioeconomic inequalities in psychological distress among men.
From theCambridge English Corpus
For female pupils in this group this is slightly less important, but "fitting in to the group" is an additionalfactorfor them.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Here, the style of a pattern is defined as a semantic description of its design concepts represented by psychological factors and topology features.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Moreover, to ignore this combination of linguistic and sociocultural factors would degrade psychological research.
From theCambridge English Corpus
But there are no quick-fixes: to comprehend its significance requires us to consider psychological, cultural, and political/social and economic factors.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Nevertheless, it seems that there is a network of different psychological factors in play, which seem to be interconnected and influencing one another.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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Collocationswithfactor

factor

These are words often used in combination withfactor.

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additional factor
Noadditionalfactoris needed.
From theCambridge English Corpus
aggravating factor
A poor nutritional state accompanied the condition whilst rickets was an aggravating factor only.
From theCambridge English Corpus
associated factor
The second associated factor included two variables, namely total amount of training and number of household members attending training.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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