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structure

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃər/
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  1.  
     [uncountable, countable] the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts结构；构造
    • the structure of the building这座建筑物的结构
    • changes in the economic structure of society社会经济结构的变化
    • Bees have a complex social structure.蜜蜂具有复杂的社会结构。
    • the grammatical structures of a language一种语言的语法结构
    • the structure of proteins/DNA蛋白质/ DNA的结构
    Synonyms structurestructure
    • framework
    • form
    • composition
    • construction
    • fabric
    These are all words for the way the different parts of something combine together or the way that something has been made.
    • structure the way in which the parts of something are connected together or arranged; a particular arrangement of parts:
      • the structure of the building/​human body建筑物／人体结构
      • the social structure of society社会的社会结构
      • the grammatical structures of a language一种语言的语法结构
      • a salary structure工资结构
    • framework a set of beliefs, ideas or rules that forms the basis of a system or society:
      • The report provides a framework for further research.报告提供了进一步研究的原则。
    • form [U] the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing:
      • As a photographer, shape and form were more important to him than colour.作为摄影师，形状和结构对他来说比颜色更重要。
    • composition [U] (rather formal) the different parts or people that combine to form something; the way in which they combine:
      • recent changes in the composition of the workforce劳动力组合最近的变化
    • construction [U] the way that something has been built or made:
      • ships of steel construction钢结构船
    • fabric (rather formal) the basic structure of a society or an organization that enables it to function successfully:指社会、机构等的基本结构：
      • This is a trend which threatens the very fabric of society.这趋势威胁社会的基本结构。
    Patterns
    • the basic structure/​framework/​form/​composition/​construction/​fabric of something
    • a simple/​complex structure/​framework/​form
    • the economic/​political/​social structure/​framework/​composition/​fabric of something
    • the chemical/​genetic structure/​composition of something
    Extra Examples
    • The cell walls of plants are of a fairly rigid structure.植物的细胞壁是一种相当牢固的组织。
    • The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts.这辆车结构粗劣，连轻微的碰撞也经受不起。
    • The overall structure of the book is divided into three components.这本书的总体结构分为 3 部份。
    • There are weaknesses in the structure of the organization.该组织结构上有一些缺陷。
    • the US military command structure美国军事指挥结构
    • A new pay structure was introduced last year.去年引入了新的薪酬结构。
    • How does your management structure work?您的管理架构如何运作？
    • She is studying the structure and dynamics of ecosystems in the country.她正在研究该国生态系统的结构和动态。
    • Students study the structure of human societies throughout history.学生们研究贯穿整个历史的人类社会结构。
    • The country's class structure is dominated by the very wealthy.该国的阶级结构主要由非常富有的人主导。
    • The old-fashioned family structure is no longer the norm.老式的家庭结构已不再是常态。
    • The organizational structure of our schools should be examined.我们学校的组织结构应予以检查。
    • The usual career structure does not really fit in well with many women's lives.通常的职业结构并不真正适合许多女性的生活。
    • The book will appeal to readers interested in the structure and functions of the English language.该书将吸引对英语的结构和功能感兴趣的读者。
    • They are investigating the composition and structure of governing boards.他们正在调查理事会的组成和结构。
    • She vowed to fight back against oppressive power structures.她发誓要反抗压迫性权力结构。
    • The company was accused of having internal structures and processes which were too rigid.该公司被指控内部结构和流程过于严格。
    • They feel that we should not genetically alter the structure of the food we eat.他们认为我们不应该通过基因改变我们所吃食物的结构。
    • The organization has decided to change its structure.该组织已决定更改其结构。
    • They are putting structures in place to export high value, high quality products.他们正在建立结构以出口高价值，高质量的产品。
    Topics Buildingsa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • complex
    • …
    verb + structure
    • have
    • lack
    • need
    • …
    structure + verb
    • be based on something
    preposition
    • of a…structure
    • in a/​the structure
    phrases
    • a change in the structure
    • a change to the structure
    • a lack of structure
    • …
    See full entry
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     [countable] a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building结构体；（尤指）建筑物
    • a stone/brick/wooden structure石／砖／木结构建筑物
    • She used sand and rocks to build elaborate structures on the beach.她用沙子和岩石在海滩上建造精美的建筑物。
    Extra Examples
    • The library is a magnificent structure.该图书馆是一个宏伟的结构。
    • Some administrative buildings and other structures will be removed.一些行政大楼和其他建筑物将被拆除。
    • They are planning to build a new barn and renovate existing structures.他们正计划建造一个新的谷仓并翻新现有的结构。
    • The statue is enclosed within an outer structure of metal and glass.雕像被封闭在金属和玻璃的外部结构中。
    • Heavy wooden frames form the basic structure of the windows.沉重的木框构成了窗户的基本结构。
    Synonyms buildingbuilding
    • property
    • premises
    • complex
    • structure
    • block
    These are all words for a structure such as a house, office block or factory that has a roof and four walls
    • building a structure such as a house, an office block or a factory that has a roof and four walls.
    • property a building or buildings and the surrounding land; land and buildings:
      • We have a buyer who would like to view the property.我们有一买主想看看这房产。
      • The price of property has risen enormously.房地产的价格大幅上升了。
      This word is often used when talking about buying/​selling houses or other buildings and land.
    • premises [pl.] the building or buildings and surrounding land that a business owns or uses:
      • The company is looking for larger premises.这家公司正在寻找更大的营业场所。
    • complex a group of buildings of a similar type together in one place:
      • a leisure complex休闲活动中心
    • structure a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building:
      • The pier is a wooden structure.这个码头是木结构建筑。
    • block (British English) a tall building that contains flats or offices; a building that forms part of a school, hospital, etc. and is used for a particular purpose:指公寓、办公大楼或学校、医院等作特定用途的大楼：
      • a block of flats公寓大楼
      • the school’s science block这所学校的理科大楼
    Patterns
    • a(n) commercial/​industrial/​residential building/​property/​premises/​complex/​block
    • an apartment building/​complex/​block
    • a/​the school building/​premises
    • to build a property/​complex/​structure/​block
    • to put up a building/​property/​structure/​block
    • to demolish/​pull down a building/​property/​complex/​structure/​block
    Topics Buildingsb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • complex
    • …
    verb + structure
    • have
    • lack
    • need
    • …
    structure + verb
    • be based on something
    preposition
    • of a…structure
    • in a/​the structure
    phrases
    • a change in the structure
    • a change to the structure
    • a lack of structure
    • …
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     [uncountable, countable] the state of being well organized or planned with all the parts linked together; a careful plan精心组织；周密安排；体系
    • Your essay needs (a) structure.你这篇文章组织不好。
    Extra Examples
    • Sometimes the play was confusing and lacking in structure.有时这出戏令人迷惑，缺乏结构。
    • Pattern, structure and order form the basis of her art.图案，结构和秩序是她艺术的基础。
    • In terms of structure the novel has several flaws.就组织结构而言，这部小说有几处瑕疵。
    • Children need structure in their lives.儿童的生活需要有周密的安排。
    • The course gives some structure to their day.该课程为他们的生活打下基础。
    • Marks will be given for essay structure and content.论文结构和内容将给予评分。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • complex
    • …
    verb + structure
    • have
    • lack
    • need
    • …
    structure + verb
    • be based on something
    preposition
    • of a…structure
    • in a/​the structure
    phrases
    • a change in the structure
    • a change to the structure
    • a lack of structure
    • …
    See full entry
    4. Word Originlate Middle English (denoting the process of building): from Old French, or from Latin structura, from struere ‘to build’. The verb is rarely found before the 20th cent.

structure

verb
 OPAL WOPAL S
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃər/
[often passive]
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they structure
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🔊/ˈstrʌktʃər/
he / she / it structures
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃəz/
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃərz/
past simple structured
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃəd/
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃərd/
past participle structured
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🔊/ˈstrʌktʃərd/
-ing form structuring
🔊/ˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/
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  1. to arrange or organize something into a system or pattern使形成体系；系统安排；精心组织
    • structure something How well does the teacher structure the lessons?老师对课程组织安排得如何？🔊🔊
    • Make use of the toys in structured group activities.在精心安排的分组活动中使用这些玩具。🔊🔊
    • structure something around something The exhibition is structured around the themes of work and leisure.展览是围绕工作与休闲的主题来布置的。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • Relations between women and men are structured by gender.男女之间的关系是建立在性别差异基础上的。
    • She had structured her arguments very carefully.她的论据组织得很周密。
    • The company is structured into two divisions.公司由两个部门组成。
    • The nation was structured as a federation of states.整个国家形成了州联邦的体系。
    • The organization is structured according to business principles.该机构是按照商业原则组织起来的。
    • a complex but highly structured complaints procedure复杂但自成体系的投诉程序
    • a loosely structured organization结构松散的组织
    • a tightly structured drama编排紧凑的剧本
    • The teaching is structured around three topics.教学围绕 3 个话题组织展开。
    • There have been fundamental changes in how society is structured.社会结构发生了根本变化。
    • Television programmes are structured narratively so as to hold the viewer's attention.电视节目具有叙事性，以引起观众的注意。
    • There are many ways to structure a business.有很多组织业务的方法。
    • Structure your essay carefully into paragraphs with linking devices.使用链接设备将您的文章精心组织成段落。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • beautifully
    • carefully
    • clearly
    • …
    preposition
    • according to
    • around
    • as
    • …
    phrases
    • highly structured
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    Word Originlate Middle English (denoting the process of building): from Old French, or from Latin structura, from struere ‘to build’. The verb is rarely found before the 20th cent.