formula /ˈfɔ:mjulə/ n. [c] (pl.formulas或formulae /ˈfɔ:mjuli:/) 1. 准则，原则：His father is acting on his formula.他的父亲总是按他的原则办事。2. 公式，化学式；方案；秘诀：The formula for water is H2O. 水的分子式为H2O。 Do you know the formula for finding the area of a circle?你知道计算圆面积的公式吗？No one has yet come up with a successful peace formula.还没有人能想出一个有效的和平方案。What is their formula for success?他们成功的秘诀是什么？