Formel 
công thức 
formula like: Formel → →
die Formel ☊ 
công thức ☊ 
☊ Formel ☊ 公式， 方程式 ☊ gōngshì, fāngchéngshì a formula for approximating the weight of a horse ☊ approximate ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
a formal complaint ☊ complaint ☊
The dinner was a formal affair. ☊ formal ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊