1. | [c] 因素；要素one of several things that cause or influence sth |
economic factors 经济因素 | |
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. 矿山的关闭是这个镇衰落的唯一重要的因素。 | |
the key/crucial/deciding factor 关键的╱至关重要的╱决定性的因素 |
2. | [c] 因子；因数a number that divides into another number exactly |
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 are the factors of 12. 1、2、3、4、6 和 12 是 12 的因子。 |
3. | [c] （增或减的）数量，倍数the amount by which sth increases or decreases |
The real wage of the average worker has increased by a factor of over ten in the last 70 years. 近 70 年来工人的实际工资平均增长超过了十倍。 |
4. | [c] 系数a particular level on a scale of measurement |
a suntan lotion with a protection factor of 10 防护系数为 10 的防晒油 | |
The wind-chill factor will make it seem colder. 风寒系数大，会使人觉得比实际温度更冷一些。 |
5. | [u] 凝血因子a substance in the blood that helps the clotting process. There are several types of this substance |
Haemophiliacs have no factor 8 in their blood. 血友病患者的血液中缺乏凝血因子 VIII。 |
