| 单词 | formation |
| 释义 | formationformation /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/ ●○○ noun 1[uncountable] the process of starting a new organization or group: the formation of a community environmental group2[uncountable] the process by which something develops into a particular thing or shape: Astronomers were able to observe a galaxy still in the process of formation.formation of Burning plastics were responsible for the formation of toxic smoke.3[countable] the way in which a group of things are arranged to form a pattern or shape: The players lined up in a T formation.4in formation if a group of planes, ships, soldiers, etc. are moving in formation, they are marching, flying, etc. in a particular order or pattern: The planes were flying in formation.5[countable] something that is formed in a particular shape, or the shape in which it is formed: the natural rock formations of Bryce Canyon6[countable, uncountable] social studies society, politics, etc. seen as a system of practices and beliefs: social/political/cultural etc. formation the history of American social formations |
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