for·mu·late /ˈfɔrmjəˌlet/
(vt.)用公式表示,明確的敘述,制訂
formulate
寫成公式
For·mu·late v. t. [imp. & p. p. Formulated p. pr. & vb. n. Formulating ] To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.
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formulate
v 1: elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; "Could you develop
the ideas in your thesis" [syn: explicate, develop]
2: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or
priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to
measure the speed of light" [syn: invent, contrive, devise,
excogitate, forge]
3: put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns
to the board of trustees" [syn: give voice, word, phrase,
articulate]
4: prepare according to a formula