formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
英语
~ 2100
义项
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名词
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
用法模式：
the formation of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
近义词
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
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development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
反义词
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
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disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
搭配
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
主题
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The formation of the new government took several weeks.
- We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
- The company announced the formation of a new research division.
- Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
学习者例句
- The formation of the club happened last year.
- We saw the formation of big clouds.
- There was a rock formation near the river.
- The teacher explained the formation of the team.
名词
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
近义词
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
搭配
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
主题
science
|geography
|nature
例句
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
学习者例句
- We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
- This mountain is part of an old formation.
- The cave was inside a big rock formation.
名词
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
近义词
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
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alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
反义词
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
搭配
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
主题
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
学习者例句
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
语法
词典原形
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
form - a - tion （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
词族
相关表达
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
例句
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
例句
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.