to factor
01
因式分解, 分解因数
to break down a number or expression into smaller parts that multiply together to produce the original number or expression
Intransitive
Transitive: to factor a number
例子
Factoring 12 gives you 2 × 2 × 3.
因式分解12得到2 × 2 × 3。
Factoring allows you to simplify complex expressions.
因式分解允许你简化复杂的表达式。
02
考虑, 包括
to include something as important when deciding or planning
Transitive: to factor sth into a plan or decision
例子
She factored the weather into her plans for the outdoor event.
她将天气考虑进了户外活动的计划中。
You should factor his experience into your choice for the team leader.
在选择团队领导时，你应该考虑他的经验。
03
起到作用, 促成
to play a part in causing something or influencing the outcome
Intransitive: to factor into a decision or plan
例子
The weather factored heavily into the cancellation of the event.
天气影响了活动的取消。
Her dedication factored into the team ’s success.
她的奉献精神促成了团队的成功。
Factor
01
遗传因素, 遗传要素
a DNA segment involved in producing a polypeptide chain, including coding and noncoding regions
例子
Gene expression depends on several genetic factors.
基因表达取决于几个遗传因子。
Mutations in a factor can affect protein production.
因子中的突变可能影响蛋白质的生产。
02
因素, 要素
one of the things that affects something or contributes to it
例子
Poor weather conditions were a significant factor in the cancellation of the outdoor event.
恶劣的天气条件是取消户外活动的一个重要因素。
The availability of skilled workers is a key factor in attracting businesses to the region.
熟练工人的可用性是吸引企业到该地区的关键因素。
03
因素, 要素
an abstract component or constituent part of something
例子
Trust is a factor in any successful relationship.
信任是任何成功关系中的一个因素。
Creativity is a factor in problem-solving.
创造力是解决问题中的一个因素。
04
因数
(mathematics) one of the numbers that another number can be divided by
例子
A factor of a number divides it evenly without leaving a remainder.
一个数的因数可以整除它而不留余数。
The prime factors of 12 are 2 and 3, as 12 can be divided by both 2 and 3.
12的质因数是2和3，因为12可以被2和3整除。
05
代理商, 佣金代理人
a business agent who buys or sells goods on behalf of another for a commission
例子
The company employed a factor to sell its textiles.
该公司雇佣了一名代理商来销售其纺织品。
Factors handle transactions between manufacturers and retailers.
因素处理制造商和零售商之间的交易。
06
因子, 自变量
an independent variable used in an analysis
例子
Temperature is a factor in the regression model.
温度是回归模型中的一个因子。
The study considered age and diet as factors.
该研究将年龄和饮食视为因素。
07
因数, 因子
any number or symbol that multiplies with others to produce a product
例子
2 and 3 are factors of 6.
2和3是6的因数。
Factor pairs of 12 include ( 2, 6 ) and ( 3, 4 ).
12的因数对包括（2, 6）和（3, 4）。
