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pattern

/ˈpætən/ · /ˈpætɚn/

CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2663 in the learning path

模式;规律

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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.

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