formation
Significado: The process of forming something or how something is arranged
The word 'formation' refers to the process by which something develops or is created, or the particular arrangement or structure of something. It's used in geology for rock structures, in military contexts for troop arrangements, and in sports for team positioning. Cloud formations and word formations are common examples.
Ejemplos
- The formation of the European Union took many years. 欧盟的形成花了很多年。La formación de la Unión Europea tomó muchos años.欧州連合の形成には何年もかかりました。유럽 연합의 형성에는 수년이 걸렸습니다.
- The geese flew overhead in a perfect V formation. 大雁排成完美的V字形从头顶飞过。Los gansos volaron sobre nosotros en perfecta formación en V.ガチョウが完璧なV字編隊で頭上を飛んでいきました。기러기들이 완벽한 V자 편대로 머리 위를 날아갔습니다.
- Scientists studied the rock formations in the canyon. 科学家们研究了峡谷中的岩石结构。Los científicos estudiaron las formaciones rocosas en el cañón.科学者たちは峡谷の岩石層を研究しました。과학자들은 협곡의 암석층을 연구했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'formationem' meaning 'a forming, shaping', from 'formare' (to form, shape), from 'forma' (form, shape, mould). Related to 'form', 'reform', 'inform', 'transform', and 'formula'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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