factor
UK/'fæktə/US/'fæktә/
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
Something that contributes to a result or outcome.
因素；要素。
n.
In math, a number that divides another exactly.
（数学）因数，因子。
v.
To include something as a consideration (usually 'factor in').
把……计入；考虑进去（常作 factor in）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfact (do) + -or (one who/that which does) = 'a thing that does (something to a result).' A factor is an agent acting on an outcome — it 'does' part of the causing. Every factor in a decision is something that helps make the result what it is.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.key factor关键因素
- 2.major factor主要因素
- 3.contributing factor促成因素
- 4.risk factor风险因素
- 5.factor in把……考虑在内
Example Sentences
- 1.
Cost was the deciding factor in our choice.
- 2.
Several factors contributed to the project's delay.
- 3.
Remember to factor in shipping when comparing prices.