formation

US /fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

形成, 构成

the action of forming or process of being formed

:
The formation of ice crystals in the clouds leads to snow.
云中冰晶的形成导致下雪。
The formation of a new government is underway.
新政府的组建正在进行中。
2.

队形, 构造

a structure or arrangement of something

:
The birds flew in a V-formation.
鸟儿们排成V字飞行。
The rock formation was impressive.
那块岩石构造令人印象深刻。