律师花时间构思了对这个问题的精确回答。

The lawyer took time to ___formulate a precise reply to the question.

通过独立思考，他学会了形成自己的观点。

Through independent thinking, he learned to ___formulate his own opinions.

科学家需要基于仔细观察提出假设。

Scientists need to ___formulate hypotheses based on careful observation.