pattern
noun uk/ˈpæt.ən/ us/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
(WAY)
B2 [ C ]方式，形式；模式
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens
The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years. 近年来家庭生活的模式一直在变化。
A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data. 我们对事故数据进行分析后发现一种模式开始显现出来。
In this type of mental illness, the usual pattern is bouts of depression alternating with elation. 这种精神病通常的发病症状是时而萎靡不振，时而兴高采烈。
Many behaviour(al) patterns have been identified in the chimp colony. 黑猩猩群体中的许多行为模式已被识别。
- More examples
- Recent months have seen a pattern of tit-for-tat killings between the two sides.
- It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures.
- Damage to the ozone layer has caused a change in weather patterns.
- Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside.
- Genetic engineers should not be allowed to play God, interfering with the basic patterns of Nature.
(ARRANGEMENT)
B1 [ C ]图案，花样
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface
Look, the frost has made a beautiful pattern on the window. 看啊，霜在窗户上形成了美丽的图案。
The curtains had a floral pattern. 窗帘上有花的图案。
- More examples
- He bought a white tablecloth edged with a pretty pattern.
- The sunlight shining through the branches made a filigree pattern on the tiles.
- a fabric with a zigzag pattern
- The children made patterns by sticking coloured shapes onto paper.
- Joe's socks had diamond patterns on them.
(EXAMPLE)
[ C usually singular ]范本，典范；榜样
something that is used as an example, especially to copy
The design is so good it's sure to set the pattern for many others. 这个设计太好了，一定会成为许多其他设计的样板。
(DRAWING)
B2 [ C ]图样，底样
a drawing or shape used to show how to make something
a knitting pattern 编织图样
a dress pattern 服装底样
Cut out all of the pieces from the paper pattern and pin them on the cloth. 剪下服装纸样上的每一片，把它们别在布上。
(PIECE)
[ C ]样品，样本
a small piece of cloth or paper taken from a usual-sized piece and used to show what it looks like
a pattern book 样书
Synonym: sample (SMALL AMOUNT)