framework

frame·work

F0293800 (frām′wûrk′)n.1. A structure for supporting or enclosing something else, especially a skeletal support used as the basis for something being constructed.2. An external work platform; a scaffold.3. A fundamental structure, as for a written work.4. A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality.

framework

(ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk) n1. a structural plan or basis of a project2. a structure or frame supporting or containing something3. frames collectively4. (Knitting & Sewing) work such as embroidery or weaving done in or on a frame

frame•work

(ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk)

n. 1. a skeletal structure designed to support or enclose something. 2. a frame or structure composed of parts fitted together. 3. frame of reference. [1635–45]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	framework - a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"model, theoretical accountcomputer simulation, simulation - (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated"hypothesis, theory, possibility - a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"mean sun - a theoretical sun that moves along the celestial equator at a constant speed and completes its annual course in the same amount of time the real sun takes at variable speedsCopernican system - (astronomy) Copernicus' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sunPtolemaic system - (astronomy) Ptolemy's model of the universe with the Earth at the centerM-theory - (particle physics) a theory that involves an eleven-dimensional universe in which the weak and strong forces and gravity are unified and to which all the string theories belongstring theory - (particle physics) a theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional stringsstochastic process - a statistical process involving a number of random variables depending on a variable parameter (which is usually time)
	2.	framework - the underlying structure; "providing a factual framework for future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society"fabricstructure - the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts; "artists must study the structure of the human body"; "the structure of the benzene molecule"
	3.	framework - a structure supporting or containing somethingairframe - the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)arbour, bower, pergola, arbor - a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"backing, mount - something forming a back that is added for strengtheningbracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a frameworkbustle - a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirtcasing, case - the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"climbing frame - a framework of bars or logs for children to climb onclotheshorse - a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)coaming - a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water outcornice, pelmet, valance, valance board - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casingdeckle - (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheetsderrick - a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowereddoorcase, doorframe - the frame that supports a doorcowcatcher, fender, buffer, pilot - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the trackframing, frame - a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror; "the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention"; "the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held"frame - the framework for a pair of eyeglassesgantry, gauntry - a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.grate, grating - a frame of iron bars to hold a firegrill, grillwork, grille - a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill"gun carriage - a framework on which a gun is mounted for firinghandbarrow - a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two peoplehayrig, hayrack - a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carryhoneycomb - a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by beesfretwork, latticework, lattice - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metalmounting - framework used for support or displayoxbow - a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an oxpicture frame - a framework in which a picture is mountedrack - framework for holding objectsribbing - a framework of ribssash, window sash - a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window framesawbuck, sawhorse, buck, horse - a framework for holding wood that is being sawedstocks - a frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shodstocks - a frame that supports a boat while it is under constructionstretcher - a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil paintingsupporting structure - a structure that serves to support somethingembroidery frame, embroidery hoop, tambour - a frame made of two hoops; used for embroideringtenter - a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying clothtruss - a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structureundercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehiclebaby-walker, go-cart, walker - an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walkZimmer, Zimmer frame, walker - a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walkwattle - framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fencewindow - a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or airwindow frame - the framework that supports a window

framework

noun1. system, plan, order, scheme, arrangement, fabric, schema, frame of reference, the bare bones within the framework of federal regulations2. structure, body, frame, foundation, shell, fabric, skeleton wooden shelves on a steel framework

Translations

构架

frame

(freim) noun1. a hard main structure round which something is built or made. the steel frame of the aircraft. 骨架 骨架2. something made to enclose something. a picture-frame; a window-frame. 框架 框架3. the human body. He has a slight frame. 身軀 身躯 verb1. to put a frame around. to frame a picture. 給...裝框架 给...装框架2. to act as a frame for. Her hair framed her face. 作為框架 作为框架3. to arrange false evidence so as to make (someone) seem guilty of a crime etc (noun ˈframe-up). 陷害 陷害ˈframework noun the basic supporting structure of anything. The building will be made of concrete on a steel framework. 構架 构架frame of mind mental state. He is in a strange frame of mind. 精神狀態 精神状态