factor /ˈfæktə(r)/

noun

1

[C] 因素；要素

one of several things that cause or influence sth

economic factors

经济因素

The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline.

矿山的关闭是这个镇衰落的唯一最重要的因素。

the key/crucial/deciding factor

关键的 / 至关重要的 / 决定性的因素

2

[C] (mathematics 数) 因子；因数

a number that divides into another number exactly

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

[C] （增或减的）数量，倍数

the amount by which sth increases or decreases

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

[C] 系数

a particular level on a scale of measurement

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.

风寒系数大，会使人觉得比实际温度更冷一些。

5

[U] (medical 医) 凝血因子

a substance in the blood that helps the clotting process. There are several types of this substance.

Haemophiliacs have no factor 8 in their blood.

血友病患者的血液中缺乏凝血因子 VIII。

verb

短语动词

factor sth↔in

factor sth↔into sth

(technical 术语) 把…因素包括进去

to include a particular fact or situation when you are thinking about or planning sth

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。

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