formulate
UK/'fɒ:mjuleit/US
IELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
v.
To express an idea or plan clearly and precisely.
明确表达；清晰阐述
v.
To develop or create something systematically.
制定；构想（计划、策略）
v.
To prepare or develop by combining ingredients according to a formula.
配制（按配方）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedformul- (from formula, «small form») + -ate (verb suffix) = 'to put into a fixed form.' Whether you formulate a theory, a plan, or a chemical, you are giving it a precise, structured form.
Root form still carries 39 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.formulate a plan制定计划
- 2.formulate a theory提出理论
- 3.formulate a strategy制定策略
- 4.formulate a response组织答复
- 5.formulate a hypothesis提出假设
Example Sentences
- 1.
She struggled to formulate her ideas in clear English.
- 2.
The committee will formulate a new policy.
- 3.
Chemists formulate medicines to be both safe and effective.