structure

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/

/ˈstrʌktʃər/

[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.蜜蜂有着复杂的社会结构。
- the grammatical structures of a language一种语言的语法结构
- the structure of proteins/DNA蛋白质/脱氧核糖核酸的结构
Synonyms structure
structure
- 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
- 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.去年实行了新的工资结构。
- How does your management structure work?你的管理结构是如何运作的？
- 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.这个国家的阶级结构是由非常富有的人主导的。
- The old-fashioned family structure is no longer the norm.老式的家庭结构不再是常态。
- The organizational structure of our schools should be examined.我们学校的组织结构应该检查一下。
- 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.这本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.他们正在调查管理委员会的组成和结构。
- She vowed to fight back against oppressive power structures.她发誓要反击压迫性的权力结构。
- The company was accused of having internal structures and processes which were too rigid.该公司被指责内部结构和流程过于僵化。
- They feel that we should not genetically alter the structure of the food we eat.他们认为我们不应该从基因上改变我们吃的食物的结构。
- The organization has decided to change its structure.该组织已决定改变其结构。
- They are putting structures in place to export high value, high quality products.他们正在建立出口高价值、高质量产品的结构。
Topics Buildingsa2
Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- 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
- …
[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复杂的结构。
- The library is a magnificent structure.图书馆是一座宏伟的建筑。
- Some administrative buildings and other structures will be removed.一些行政大楼和其他建筑将被拆除。
- They are planning to build a new barn and renovate existing structures.他们计划建造一个新的谷仓并翻新现有的建筑。
- The statue is enclosed within an outer structure of metal and glass.这座雕像被封闭在一个由金属和玻璃构成的外部结构中。
- Heavy wooden frames form the basic structure of the windows.沉重的木质框架构成了窗户的基本结构。
Synonyms building
building
- 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
Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- 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
- …
[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。
- Sometimes the play was confusing and lacking in structure.有时这出戏令人困惑，缺乏结构。
- Pattern, structure and order form the basis of her art.模式、结构和秩序构成了她的艺术基础。
- 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.这门课程为他们的一天提供了一些结构。
- Marks will be given for essay structure and content.论文的结构和内容将被评分。
Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- 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
- …

词源late 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]

动词形式

present simple I / you / we / they structure	/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/ /ˈstrʌktʃər/
he / she / it structures	/ˈstrʌktʃəz/ /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
past simple structured	/ˈstrʌktʃəd/ /ˈstrʌktʃərd/
past participle structured	/ˈstrʌktʃəd/ /ˈstrʌktʃərd/
-ing form structuring	/ˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/ /ˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/

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。
- 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性的变化。
- Television programmes are structured narratively so as to hold the viewer's attention.电视节目是按叙事结构编排的，以吸引观众的注意力。
- There are many ways to structure a business.有许多方法来构建一个企业。
- Structure your essay carefully into paragraphs with linking devices.用链接工具将你的文章仔细组织成段落。
Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- beautifully
- carefully
- clearly
- …
preposition
- according to
- around
- as
- …
phrases
- highly structured
词源late 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.