framework/ˋfrem͵wɝk; ˈfreImwɜːk/n [C] 1 a set of rules, facts, or beliefs that people use to make plans or decisions 体系﹐体制﹔参照标准﹐准则: +of/for We must work within the framework of our budget. 我们必须在预算的框架内行事。theoretical/legal/ethical etc framework the theoretical framework for our research 我们研究的理论框架2 the main structure that supports something such as a building or vehicle〔建筑﹑车辆等的〕构架﹐框架﹐结构