
pattern
/ˈpætən/ · /ˈpætɚn/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2663 in the learning path
模式;规律
Definitions
n. A regular or repeated way something happens or is done.
模式;规律
n. An arrangement of shapes, lines, or colours forming a design.
图案;花纹
Example
My cat follows the same sleeping pattern every day.
我的猫每天都遵循相同的睡眠规律。
Researchers analyse patterns of energy consumption to identify opportunities for reducing waste in households.
研究人员分析能源消耗模式,以寻找减少家庭能源浪费的机会。
Collocations
- a pattern of behaviour
- sleep patterns
- a floral pattern
- follow a pattern
Word family
- patterned (adj.)
Usage tip
表示规律常用a pattern of+名词。
FAQ
- What does pattern mean?
- A regular or repeated way something happens or is done. An arrangement of shapes, lines, or colours forming a design.
- How is pattern pronounced?
- UK /ˈpætən/, US /ˈpætɚn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.