[N-COUNT 可数名词]模式;方式 A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done.
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All three attacks followed the same pattern...
3次袭击模式相同。
A change in the pattern of his breathing became apparent.
他的呼吸方式明显起了变化。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]图案;花样 A pattern is an arrangement of lines or shapes, especially a design in which the same shape is repeated at regular intervals over a surface.
...a golden robe embroidered with red and purple thread stitched into a pattern of flames.
用红线和紫线绣着火焰图案的金色礼袍
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]模型;样板 A pattern is a diagram or shape that you can use as a guide when you are making something such as a model or a piece of clothing.
...cutting out a pattern for trousers...
裁出裤子的样板
Send for our free patterns to knit yourself.
欢迎函索免费式样体验自己编织的乐趣。
...sewing patterns.
缝纫样板
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pat·tern★/ˈpætn; NAmEˈpætərn/
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patternpatternspatternedpatterningnoun★1★the regular way in which sth happens or is done 模式;方式◆changing patternsof behaviour 行为变化模式◆an irregular sleeping pattern不规律的睡眠模式◆The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern(= happen in the same way).这些凶杀案似乎同出一辙。2★[usually singular ]an excellent example to copy 范例;典范;榜样;样板◆This system sets the patternfor others to follow. 这个系统堪为他人仿效的典范。3★a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. as a design on material, carpets, etc. 图案;花样;式样◆a pattern of diamonds and squares菱形和正方形构成的图案◆a shirt with a floral pattern一件花衬衣4★a design, set of instructions or shape to cut around that you use in order to make sth 模型;底样;纸样◆a knitting pattern编织图样◆She bought a dress pattern and some material.她买了一幅衣服纸样和一些衣料。5a small piece of material, paper, etc. that helps you choose the design of sth 样品;样本SYN
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◆wallpaper patterns壁纸样品verb1patternsth to form a regular arrangement of lines or shapes on sth 构成图案(或花样)◆Frost patterned the window.霜在窗子上形成了图案。◆a landscape patterned by vineyards由一片片葡萄园构成的风景图2patternsth ( technical 术语) to cause a particular type of behaviour to develop 使形成,促成(某行为模式)◆Adult behaviour is often patterned by childhood experiences.成年人的行为模式往往是童年经历造成的。PHRASAL VERBˈpattern sth on sth( BrE) (NAmEˈpattern sth after sth)[usually passive ]to use sth as a model for sth; to copy sth 模仿;仿效◆a new approach patterned on Japanese ideas模仿日本概念而设计的新方法pat·tern/ˈpætn; NAmEˈpætərn/
1the regular way in which something happens, develops, or is done: Weather patterns have changed in recent years.pattern of changing patterns of behaviour among students The child showed a normal pattern of development.pattern in They noticed patterns in the data. A general pattern began to emerge. Their descriptions seemed to follow a set pattern (=always develop in the same way). His behavior fits a pattern of violent acts.2a)a regularly repeated arrangement of shapes, colours, or lines on a surface, usually as decoration: a black and white striped patternpattern of a pattern of dotsb)a regularly repeated arrangement of sounds or words: A sonnet has a fixed rhyming pattern.3[usually singular] a thing, idea, or person that is an example to copy: The book set the pattern for over 40 similar historical romances.4a shape used as a guide for making something, especially a thin piece of paper used when cutting material to make clothes: a dress pattern5a small piece of cloth, paper etc that shows what a larger piece will look likeSYN sampleCOLLOCATIONSphrasesa pattern of behaviour· It's easy to get stuck in the same old pattern of behaviour.a pattern of development· Regular checks help to ensure that the child is following the normal pattern of developmentADJECTIVES/NOUN + patternthe same/a similar pattern· Each of the murders has followed a similar pattern.a different pattern· There are different patterns of social life in urban areas.the basic pattern· The basic pattern of her working day rarely changed.the general pattern· The general pattern of change has been one of upward mobility.the normal/usual pattern· As soon as she could, she resumed the normal pattern of her life.a set/fixed pattern (=one that does not change)· These incidents followed a set pattern.a weather pattern· Rising global temperatures are affecting weather patterns.a behaviour pattern· He studied animal behaviour patterns.a sleep pattern· Disturbed sleep patterns may be a symptom of depression.a speech pattern· Computers are now able to produce acceptable speech patterns.a spending pattern· The bank’s computer can detect unusual spending patterns.verbsa pattern emerges (=can be seen when something is studied)· Although the numbers are small, a pattern began to emerge.follow a pattern· Her headaches did not seem to follow any particular pattern.fit a pattern (also conform to a pattern formal) (=match a particular pattern)· Last week’s bombing fits this pattern.establish a pattern· You should try to establish a pattern of working that suits you.THESAURUSpattern a regularly repeated arrangement of shapes, colours, or lines on a surface: · Some of his pictures use patterns of dots.· The lines formed a regular pattern.design a pattern used for decorating something, especially cloth or paper: · curtains with a floral design (=based on flowers)markings the coloured patterns and shapes on an animal’s fur, feathers, or skin: · the tiger’s black and orange markingsmotif formal a single shape that is regularly repeated to form a pattern which decorates something: · A triangle within a square is a very common motif in Muslim art.· The shield motif in the frescoes at Knossos is a religious, not a military, symbol.
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1be patterned on/after something to be designed or made in a way that is copied from something else: The exam system is patterned after the one used in Japan.2literary to form a pattern on something: Tiny white flowers patterned the ground like confetti.
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[ˈpætn]patterned, patterning, patterns
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模式(70%),图案(24%),典范(2%),式样(2%),以图案装饰(1%),仿造;模仿(1%)
n.模式;图案;样品
vt.模仿;以图案装饰
vi.形成图案
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