An algorithm is a series of mathematical steps, especially in a computer program, which will give you the answer to a particular kind of problem or question. (尤指计算机程序中的)演算法
noun [抽象名词](尤指计算机)算法,运算法则
Don't diddle code to make it faster—find a better algorithm. 不要为了使代码更快而胡乱编写代码——要找到更好的算法。