英语词汇“pattern”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

patternnoun

uk/ˈpæt.ən/us/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/

pattern noun (WAY)

B2 [ C ] a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens:

The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.

A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data.

In this type of mental illness, the usual pattern is bouts of depression alternating with elation.

Many behaviour(al) patterns have been identified in the chimp colony.

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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.

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Ways of achieving things

a means to an end idiom
actively
another
avenue
basis
channel
fair
jump
mean
medium
mixed media
modality
modus operandi
one way or another idiom
one-handed
resort
shortcut
vein
whereby
workings

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pattern noun (ARRANGEMENT)

B1 [ C ] 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.

The curtains had a floral pattern.

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.

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Patterns and shapes

amorphous
arabesque
argyle
bar
cake
contour
geometry
grain
marbled
misshapen
motif
mottled
paisley
silhouette
spotted
striped
stripy
styloid
take shape idiom
tartan

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pattern noun (EXAMPLE)

[ C usually singular ] 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.

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Samples and examples

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archetype
benchmark
classic
classical
core
cross-section
for instance idiom
forerunner
illustration
instance
job
role model
sample
showpiece
sort
swatch
taste
taster

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pattern noun (DRAWING)

B2 [ C ] a drawing or shape used to show how to make something:

a knitting pattern

a dress pattern

Cut out all of the pieces from the paper pattern and pin them on the cloth.

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Patterns and shapes

amorphous
arabesque
argyle
bar
cake
contour
geometry
grain
marbled
misshapen
motif
mottled
paisley
silhouette
spotted
striped
stripy
styloid
take shape idiom
tartan

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pattern noun (PIECE)

[ C ] a small piece of cloth or paper taken from a usual-sized piece and used to show what it looks like:

a pattern book

Synonym

sample

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aliquot
archetype
benchmark
classic
classical
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for instance idiom
forerunner
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job
role model
sample
showpiece
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taste
taster

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单词	pattern
释义	Contents noun (5) pattern (WAY) pattern (ARRANGEMENT) pattern (EXAMPLE) pattern (DRAWING) pattern (PIECE) Contents noun (2) pattern (WAY) pattern (SHAPES) more…(1) patterned Contents noun (3) pattern (1) pattern (2) pattern (3) adjective (1) pattern (1) verb (1) pattern (1) English American Business patternnoun uk/ˈpæt.ən/us/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/ pattern noun (WAY) B2 [ C ] a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens: The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years. A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data. In this type of mental illness, the usual pattern is bouts of depression alternating with elation. Many behaviour(al) patterns have been identified in the chimp colony. 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Ways of achieving things a means to an end idiom actively another avenue basis channel fair jump mean medium mixed media modality modus operandi one way or another idiom one-handed resort shortcut vein whereby workings See more results » pattern noun (ARRANGEMENT) B1 [ C ] 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. The curtains had a floral pattern. 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Patterns and shapes amorphous arabesque argyle bar cake contour geometry grain marbled misshapen motif mottled paisley silhouette spotted striped stripy styloid take shape idiom tartan See more results » pattern noun (EXAMPLE) [ C usually singular ] 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Samples and examples advertisement aliquot archetype benchmark classic classical core cross-section for instance idiom forerunner illustration instance job role model sample showpiece sort swatch taste taster See more results » pattern noun (DRAWING) B2 [ C ] a drawing or shape used to show how to make something: a knitting pattern a dress pattern Cut out all of the pieces from the paper pattern and pin them on the cloth. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Patterns and shapes amorphous arabesque argyle bar cake contour geometry grain marbled misshapen motif mottled paisley silhouette spotted striped stripy styloid take shape idiom tartan See more results » pattern noun (PIECE) [ C ] a small piece of cloth or paper taken from a usual-sized piece and used to show what it looks like: a pattern book Synonym sample Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Samples and examples advertisement aliquot archetype benchmark classic classical core cross-section for instance idiom forerunner illustration instance job role model sample showpiece sort swatch taste taster See more results » patternnoun [ C ] us/ˈpæt̬·ərn/ pattern noun [ C ] (WAY) a particular way in which something is done or organized, or in which something happens: Our weather pattern comes from the northwest. A whole variety of behavior patterns affect infants. pattern noun [ C ] (SHAPES) a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, or colors: A human fingerprint can be viewed as a geometric pattern. A pattern is also a design or set of shapes that show how to make something: a dress pattern patterned adjective us/ˈpæt̬·ərnd/ a rose and black patterned skirt patternnoun uk/ˈpætən/us [ C ] a particular way in which something usually happens or is done: a pattern of sth A pattern of sluggish consumer demand made growth targets impossibly high. a pattern emerges A pattern is emerging of a steady reduction in costs and increased sales. establish/fall into/follow a pattern The decision follows a pattern that has become increasingly common in the food industry. identify/reveal/show a pattern An examination of official documents shows a pattern of construction cost overruns. a changing/different/similar pattern changing patterns of employment a consumption/growth/spending pattern High joblessness and changing consumption patterns will result in moderate sales. Organizations must address the needs of workers with diverse career patterns and goals. [ C ] a way of doing something that other people, organizations, etc. can copy: set the pattern for sth The talks have set the pattern for trying to solve problems within the industry. a holding pattern a situation where there is little activity or change, and people are not doing business, spending money, etc. because they cannot decide what to do next: be in/go into a holding pattern Several deals went into an immediate holding pattern after the crisis. patternadjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈpætən/usHR used to describe an agreement based on similar agreements with other companies: a pattern agreement/contract The contract was viewed by bargainers as a pattern agreement to be used in negotiations with the car company. The traditional pattern bargaining that went on in the auto industry has gone. patternverb [ T ] uk/ˈpætən/us be patterned after/on sth to be copied from something or to be very similar to something: The facility will employ 150 people and be patterned after the steel fastener facility in Saint Joe, Indiana.
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patternnoun

pattern noun (WAY)

pattern noun (ARRANGEMENT)

pattern noun (EXAMPLE)

pattern noun (DRAWING)

pattern noun (PIECE)

patternnoun [ C ]

pattern noun [ C ] (WAY)

pattern noun [ C ] (SHAPES)

patternnoun

patternadjective [ before noun ]

patternverb [ T ]