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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 666 COCA: 729

factor

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Related topics: Measurement, Numbers
fac·tor1 /ˈfæktə $ -ər/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL noun [countableC]  
1 cause/influence 原因/影响CAUSE one of several things that influence or cause a situation 因素,要素
 The rise in crime is mainly due to social and economic factors.
犯罪率上升主要由社会和经济因素造成。
factor in
 The vaccination program has been a major factor in the improvement of health standards.
接种疫苗计划是健康水平得以提高的一个主要因素。
important/major/key/crucial factor
 The weather could be a crucial factor in tomorrow’s game.
天气情况会是影响明天比赛的一个关键因素。
deciding/decisive/determining factor (=the most important factor) 决定性因素
 We liked both houses, but price was the deciding factor.
这两幢房子我们都喜欢,但价格才是决定性因素。
2 level on a scale 等级TM a particular level on a scale that measures how strong or effective something is 系数
 factor 15 suntan oil
防晒系数为15的防晒油
 Even in July the wind chill factor (=the degree to which the air feels colder because of the wind) can be intense.
甚至在七月份风寒指数也会很高。
3. by a factor of five/ten etc HMNCOUNT/CALCULATEif something increases or decreases by a factor of five, ten etc, it increases or decreases by five times, ten times etc 〔增加或减少〕五倍/十倍等
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4 mathematics 数学 technicalHMN a number that divides into another number exactly 因子,因数
 3 is a factor of 15.
315的因子。
nCOLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + factor
an 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.
verbs
depend 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.
phrases
a 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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Related topics: Numbers, Statistics
factor2 AWL verb [transitiveT] American EnglishAmE technical  
1.HMNto divide a number into factors 分解为因子,把化为因数
2.factor something ↔ in (also factor something into something) phrasal verbphr v technical COUNT/CALCULATEto include a particular thing in your calculations about how long something will take, how much it will cost etc 计入;把考虑在内
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3.factor something ↔ out phrasal verbphr v technical to not include something in your calculations about how long something will take, how much it will cost etc 不将计入;不把考虑在内
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From Longman Business Dictionary
factorfac·tor1 /ˈfæktə-ər/ noun
1[countableC] one of many things that influence or affect a situation
The council will take a number of factors into account when making its decision.
The law should not be concerned solely with economic factors.
adjustment factor critical success factor hygiene factor load factor motivator factor weighting factor
2the deciding/decisive/determining factor the most important thing that affects a decision
The chancellor’s achievements on exchange and interest rates could be the deciding factor in the election.
The size of the firm is likely to be the determining factor as to whether decisions should be unanimous or taken by majority vote.
3the feelgood factor journalism when people have positive feelings about the economy and their own financial situation, and the way that this influences the popularity of the government
An opinion poll of voters showed a big drop in the feelgood factor.
4[countableC] (also invoice factor)FINANCE a financial institution that pays a business the money that suppliers owe it immediately, in return for a small percentage. The business benefits by getting the money immediately, improving its CASH FLOW. Factoring is a form of finance that can be cheaper than bank loans or OVERDRAFTs
New technology used by modern factors shows what cheques have been paid in and whether there are disputed invoices.
a member of the Association of Invoice Factors
5[countableC]STATISTICS one of two or more numbers which divide into another number exactly. For example, 5 and 7 are factors of 35
6by a factor of five/ten etcSTATISTICS if an amount increases or decreases by a factor of five, ten etc, it increases or decreases by five times, ten times etc
A computer system can speed up administration by a factor of about 4.
factorfactor2 verb [transitiveT]
FINANCE to buy debts that are owed to another company for less than the debts are worth, and then obtain payment directly from those who owe these debts
Some companies prefer not to disclose cashflow details, making it impossible to know how much merchandise in stores is factored.
Origin factor1
(1400-1500) French facteur, from Latin factor doer, maker, from facere to do, make
fac·tor1 nounn COLLOCATIONS1factor2 verb
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 666 COCA: 729
factor

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + FACTOR | FACTOR + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbig, important, main, major, relevant, significant極大的/重要/重大/主要/相關/意義重大的因素one of the most significant factors最重要的因素之一critical, crucial, deciding, decisive, determining, key, vital極為重要的/至關重要的/起決定作用的/決定性的/使人作出抉擇的/關鍵的/極其緊要的因素This is regarded as the crucial factor in deciding who should get priority.這被當成是決定誰有優先權的關鍵因素。Money proved to be the deciding factor.錢被證明是決定因素。contributing, contributory促成因素Poor organization was certainly a contributory factor to the crisis.組織不善肯定是導致危機的因素之一。complicating把⋯複雜化的因素A complicating factor is her parents' refusal to cooperate with the police.她的父母拒不與警方合作,這使情況變複雜了。limiting限制因素mitigating可使罪行減輕的因素The appeal judges spoke of strong mitigating factors in the case.上訴法官談到了本案中一些明顯可從輕處置的因素。aggravating使惡化的因素additional附加因素single唯一的因素The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline.礦井的關閉是這個鎮衰敗的唯一最重要的因素。common共通的因素Look for the common factor in all these cases.尋找所有這些情況的共通點。external, extraneous, extrinsic外部因素;外在因素External factors in the production of disease include pollution of the environment.引起疾病的外部因素包括環境污染。internal, intrinsic內部/內在因素causal, causative成因risk危險因素Studies have established that smoking is a risk factor for cancer.研究表明吸煙有致癌的風險。contextual, demographic, economic, environmental, genetic, political, psychological, situational, social上下文/人口統計/經濟/環境/遺傳/政治/心理/情景/社會因素human人的因素The human factor is crucial to success in team management.人的因素對團隊的成功管理至關重要。VERB + FACTORconsider, take into account考慮⋯的因素A variety of other factors will be taken into account.其他各種各樣的因素都將考慮到。identify確定因素depend on取決於⋯因素FACTOR + VERBbe involved, operate因素起作用the contextual factors which operate to hinder understanding妨礙理解的上下文因素affect sth, be responsible for sth, cause sth, contribute to sth, determine sth, influence sth, predispose sb/sth to sth因素改變⋯/造成⋯/導致⋯/促成⋯/決定⋯/影響到⋯/使⋯易患⋯environmental factors which predispose children to middle-ear infections易造成兒童感染中耳炎的環境因素explain sth因素說明⋯constrain sth, inhibit sth, militate against sth因素制約⋯/阻礙⋯/妨礙⋯one of the factors that influenced his decision影響他作出決定的因素之一interact因素相互作用We examine how economic and social factors interact.我們考察經濟和社會因素如何相互起作用。include sth因素包括⋯be at play因素在起作用There are several factors at play here.這裏有好幾個因素在起作用。PREPOSITIONfactor behind⋯背後的因素the main factors behind the dollar's weakness造成美元疲軟的主要因素factor in⋯中的因素a key factor in the decision作出這一決定的一個關鍵因素PHRASESa combination, number, variety, etc. of factors一系列因素、若干因素、各種各樣的因素等The outcome will depend on a number of factors.結果將取決於若干因素。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 666 COCA: 729
factor

noun

factor ♦︎ point ♦︎ considerationThese are all words for sth that is important or has an effect in a situation. 这些词均表示要素、因素。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a factor / consideration in stha / an / the additional / main / major / important / key / vital / chief / crucial / essential / prime factor / point / considerationpolitical / practical factors / points / considerationseconomic / environmental factors / considerationsfactors / points / considerations to be taken into account factor [countable] one of several things that cause or influence sth 因素;要素The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline.矿山关闭是该镇衰落最重要的一个因素。Money proved to be the deciding factor.金钱证明是决定性的因素。Studies have established that smoking is a risk factor for cancer.研究证实吸烟是导致癌症的危险因素。 point [countable] a fact that sb puts forward as part of an argument 论点;观点She made several interesting points in the article.她在文章中提出了几个有趣的观点。How long it will last is a moot point (= sth which is uncertain or not agreed).那会持续多久还未有定论。 Sb's point can be their opinion or argument, rather than a simple fact. * sb's point有时可以指某人的见解或论点,而非单纯的事实。 see also point view 1 consideration kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn [countable] something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding sth (作计划或决定时)必须考虑的事(或因素、原因)Financial considerations will obviously play a big part.财务因素显然是考虑的重点。 see also concern issue
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 666 COCA: 729
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