formation
US /fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
1.
形成, 构成
the action of forming or process of being formed
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The formation of ice crystals in the clouds leads to snow.
云中冰晶的形成导致下雪。
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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
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The birds flew in a V-formation.
鸟儿们排成V字形飞行。
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The rock formation was impressive.
那块岩石构造令人印象深刻。