factor
US /ˈfæk.tɚ/
UK /ˈfæk.tɚ/
名詞
1.
因素, 要素
a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome
範例:
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Cost was a major factor in our decision.
成本是我們決定的一個主要因素。
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Several factors contributed to the success of the project.
幾個因素促成了專案的成功。
2.
因數, 因子
a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly
範例:
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The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
12的因數是1、2、3、4、6和12。
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Can you find the prime factors of 56?
你能找出56的質因數嗎？
動詞
1.
考慮, 把...計算在內
to include (a factor) as a relevant element in a calculation or decision
範例:
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We need to factor in the cost of shipping.
我們需要把運費考慮進去。
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Don't forget to factor in the time difference when you call.
打電話時別忘了考慮時差。
2.
分解, 因式分解
to resolve (a number or expression) into factors
範例:
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You need to factor this quadratic equation.
你需要分解這個二次方程。
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The teacher asked us to factor the polynomial.
老師要求我們分解多項式。
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