| 单词 | factor |
| 释义 | Word Frequency factor(ˈfæktə) noun 1. an element or cause that contributes to a result 2. mathematics a. one of two or more integers or polynomials whose product is a given integer or polynomial 2 and 3 are factors of 6 b. an integer or polynomial that can be exactly divided into another integer or polynomial 1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors of 6 3. (foll by identifying numeral) medicine any of several substances that participate in the clotting of blood factor VIII 4. a person who acts on another's behalf, esp one who transacts business for another 5. business a business that makes loans in return for or on security of trade debts 6. former name for a gene 7. commercial law a person to whom goods are consigned for sale and who is paid a factorage 8. (in Scotland) the manager of an estate verb ▶ USAGE Factor (sense 1) should only be used to refer to something which contributes to a result.It should not be used to refer to a part of something such as a plan or arrangement;instead a word such as component or element should be used9. (intransitive) to engage in the business of a factor Derived forms factorable (ˈfactorable) adjective factorability (ˌfactoraˈbility) noun factorship (ˈfactorˌship) noun Word origin C15: from Latin: one who acts, from facere to do |
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