Factor Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

factor

verb

快速理解

What does "Factor" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Factor"?

「factor」作動詞時,主要指將某物分解為構成要素,或在決策中考慮特定因素。

  1. 1

    數學分解

    EN: to factor a number

    翻譯: 將一個數字分解因數

  2. 2

    分解為要素

    EN: to factor an equation or a problem

    翻譯: 將方程式或問題分解為要素

  3. 3

    將...納入考量

    EN: to factor something into a decision

    翻譯: 將某事納入決策考量

  4. 4

    作為因素影響

    EN: Cost factors heavily in our choice.

    翻譯: 成本在我們的選擇中佔有重要影響因素。

小提醒:注意「factor in」是常見片語動詞,意為「將...計算在內」或「考慮到」,例如「We must factor in the weather.」(我們必須把天氣因素考慮進去)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Factor" in English

How to pronounce "Factor" in English?"Factor" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Factor" from YouTube Videos

Fahad Al-Attiya: A country with no water

TED

Energy is the key factor here. It changed everything. It is that thing that we pump out of the ground we burn tons of.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Factor"?How does "Factor" change by context?

1. to include something as a factor in a calculation or decision

將某事物作為一個因素納入計算或決策中考慮

We must factor in the cost of shipping when calculating the final price.

計算最終價格時,我們必須把運費成本考慮進去。

The software factors user behavior into its recommendations.

該軟體會將使用者行為納入其推薦的考量因素中。

2. to break down a number or expression into its factors

將一個數字或算式分解為其因數

Students learn to factor quadratic equations in algebra class.

學生在代數課上學習如何分解二次方程式。

Can you factor the number 36 into its prime factors?

你能把數字 36 分解成它的質因數嗎?

3. to sell a company's invoices to a third party at a discount

將公司的發票以折扣價賣給第三方(融資公司)

Many small businesses factor their receivables to improve cash flow.

許多小型企業會將應收帳款進行保理以改善現金流。

The company decided to factor the large invoice rather than wait 90 days for payment.

該公司決定將這張大額發票進行保理,而不是等待90天的付款期。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Factor"?How to make natural sentences with "Factor"?
PatternMeaningExample
factor + in + noun/pronoun將…納入考量We must factor in the weather before planning the outdoor event. (在規劃戶外活動前,我們必須將天氣因素納入考量。)
factor + noun/pronoun + into + noun將…計算進…Did you factor the shipping costs into the total price? (你有把運費計算進總價裡嗎?)
be factored + into + noun被納入…的計算All risks have been factored into our decision. (所有風險都已被納入我們決策的考量。)
factor + out + noun/pronoun將…排除在計算之外After factoring out inflation, the real growth is minimal. (將通貨膨脹因素排除後,實際增長微乎其微。)

用法說明

How is "Factor" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Factor"?

factor in vs factor into

  • factor in 強調將某事物「納入考量」或「計算在內」的動作本身,常用於決策或分析過程。
  • factor into 強調某事物是構成最終結果、決定或方程式的一個「組成部分」,後面通常接結果(如 decision, equation, outcome)。
  • 兩者有時可互換,但 factor into 更突出「成為...的一部分」的關係。

對比例句: EN: We must factor in the rising cost of materials before finalizing the budget. 翻譯: 在最終確定預算前,我們必須把材料成本上漲的因素考慮進去。

EN:Employee morale is a key element that factors into overall productivity.

翻譯:員工士氣是影響整體生產力的一個關鍵因素。

總結建議

在表示「將...納入計算」時,使用 factor in;在表示「是...的構成因素」時,使用 factor into 更為精確。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Factor" and similar words?How to choose "Factor" vs alternatives?

factor vs consider

factor 強調將某事物作為計算或決策中的一個因素納入考量,通常用於數學、商業或分析情境;consider 則是一般性的考慮、思考或認為,範圍更廣。

factor vs calculate

factor 指將某個元素「納入」計算或考量;calculate 則指執行整個「計算」過程。

factor vs include

factor (in/into) 專指將某事物作為一個影響結果的「因素」納入分析或計算;include 則是一般性的「包含」,不強調其作為計算因子的角色。

口語用法

How is "Factor" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Factor"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人的計算或分析時,常用 "factor in" 來表示將某個因素納入考量。 EN: So, when you're budgeting, did you factor in the annual subscription fee? 翻譯: 所以,你在做預算的時候,有把年費這個因素算進去嗎?

EN:She said we need to factor in travel time, so let's leave earlier.

翻譯:她說我們得把交通時間考慮進去,所以我們早點出發吧。

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,有時會用 "factor" 來強調某個關鍵點是決定性的或必須被認真對待的。 EN: Honestly, the weather is a huge factor in whether this picnic happens or not. 翻譯: 說真的,天氣是這次野餐辦不辦得成的關鍵因素。

EN:You can't ignore that his experience is a major factor here.

翻譯:你不能忽略他的經驗在這裡是個重要因素。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,有時會用 "...factor that in..." 或類似的片段作為填充詞,爭取思考時間。 EN: The cost is... okay, factor that in... probably around two thousand total. 翻譯: 成本是... 好吧,把那個算進去... 總共大概兩千左右。

EN:We have to consider—wait, let me factor in the discount—actually it's quite affordable.

翻譯:我們必須考慮—等等,讓我把折扣算進去—其實挺划算的。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中(如報告、論文),應避免將 "factor" 作為動詞用於口語化的停頓或鬆散結構中。建議使用更精確、完整的表達,例如 "take into account"、"include as a factor" 或 "incorporate",並確保句子結構嚴謹。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Factor"?What fixed phrases with "Factor" should I remember?

factor in

factor in [something]

將...納入考量;將...計算在內

factor into

factor into [decision/calculation]

成為...的一個因素;影響

factor out

factor out [something]

將...排除在考量之外;剔除

factor heavily

factor heavily

佔有重要份量;是重要因素

factor considerably

factor considerably

相當程度地影響;是相當重要的因素

factor as

factor as [a noun phrase]

被視為...的因素;作為...被納入考量

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Factor"?Which "Factor" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to factor the weather before we go.

We need to factor in the weather before we go.

作為動詞時,'factor' 通常需要與介系詞 'in' 或 'into' 連用,表示『將...納入考量』。單獨使用 'factor' 作為及物動詞在這種語境下不自然。

×The price factored by inflation.

The price was factored for inflation. / Inflation was factored into the price.

使用 'factor' 表示『計算、納入』時,常用被動語態 (be factored into/for) 或主動語態帶受詞。原句缺乏正確的動詞形式與介系詞。

×One important factor to affect the result is time.

One important factor affecting the result is time. / One important factor that affects the result is time.

當 'factor' 作為名詞時,其後修飾語常用現在分詞 (affecting) 或關係子句 (that affects),使用 'to affect' 的不定詞片語來修飾較不自然。此錯誤源於混淆名詞與動詞的用法。

×We factored the equation in math class.

We factored the equation in math class. (但語意可能混淆)

在數學中,'factor' 作為動詞意為『分解因式』,這是正確用法。但學習者常誤以為此為一般英文中的常見意思。在非數學語境中,更常見的意思是『將...納入考量』。需要根據上下文判斷正確含義。

×The decision was made after factoring.

The decision was made after factoring in all the variables.

'Factor' 作為動詞時是及物的,需要一個受詞(或與 'in' 連用後接受詞)。不能單獨使用而不指明考量了什麼事物。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Factor"?What are tense/participle forms of "Factor"?
factors(3rd_singular)factoring(present_participle)factored(past)factored(past_participle)