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the conformation of sth
常用结构，表示某物的构造形态。
The conformation of the molecule determines its properties.
分子的构象决定其性质。
构造；形态；完整的配置
conformations — plural of conformation
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
构造；形态；完整的配置
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
The conformation of the molecule determines its properties.
分子的构象决定其性质。
指物体各部分的对称排列
顺应或使一致的行为。
The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
被顺应或一致的状态；一致。
The state of being conformed; agreement
结构,某物各部分的排列；形式；布局。
Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.
The unique conformation of this molecule allows it to fit precisely into the enzyme's active site.
这个分子的独特构象使其能够精确地嵌入酶的活性位点。
The protein's conformation changes when it is heated, causing it to lose its function.
蛋白质在加热时构象发生变化，导致其失去功能。
The conformation of the building's structural elements was optimized to withstand earthquakes.
建筑结构元件的构造经过优化，以抵御地震。
常用结构，表示某物的构造形态。
The conformation of the molecule determines its properties.
分子的构象决定其性质。
描述处于某种形态或构象。
The protein folds into a stable conformation.
蛋白质折叠成稳定的构象。
可数用法，表示一种具体的构造。
This conformation of the crystal is unusual.
这种晶体的构造不常见。
Not this
I need conformation of the plan.
Use this
I need confirmation of the plan.
学习者常混淆 'conformation' 与 'confirmation'：前者意为'构造'，后者意为'确认'。此处应使用表'确认'的 'confirmation'。
Not this
We should conformation the data.
Use this
We should conform the data.
'conformation' 是名词，不能直接用作动词；正确动词形式是 'conform'，表示'使符合'。
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分子构象
The molecular conformation of the drug determines its binding affinity.
药物的分子构象决定其结合亲和力。
蛋白质构象
A single amino acid change can alter the protein conformation.
单个氨基酸的改变会改变蛋白质的构象。
稳定构象
The molecule adopts a stable conformation at room temperature.
分子在室温下呈现稳定的构象。
遵守规则的行为
His strict conformation to the rules earned him the respect of the committee.
他严格遵守规则的行为赢得了委员会的尊重。
与……一致
The new design is in conformation with the local safety standards.
新设计符合当地的 safety standards。
Use conformations naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想“conform（使一致）+ form（形状）”：各部分一致组合成的样子，即结构构象，如分子的conformation。
语域：mixed 常见场景：formal writing、chemistry、biochemistry 该词在化学/生物化学中为常用术语，表示分子构象；在日常或一般书面语中则较正式，指结构或形态，但不如 shape 或 structure 常用。通常多见于学术或专业语境，日常交流较少使用。
可数名词，常与of连用
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