| 单词 | pattern |
| 释义 | pattern —pattern /ˈpæt.ən/ aep /ˈpæt̬.ɚn/ noun [C usually singular] (EXAMPLE) ► F0 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+: ↑Samples and examplesWord partners for pattern (WAY)• ♯establish/♯fall into/♯follow a pattern• ♯alter/♯change the pattern (of sth)• a pattern ♯develops/♯emerges• a pattern is ♯repeated• a ♯familiar/♯general/♯normal/♯similar patternWord partners for pattern (ARRANGEMENT)• ♯draw/♯make a pattern• a ♯geometric/♯intricate/♯regular patternnoun [C] (ARRANGEMENT) ► B1 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapesWord partners for pattern (WAY)• ♯establish/♯fall into/♯follow a pattern• ♯alter/♯change the pattern (of sth)• a pattern ♯develops/♯emerges• a pattern is ♯repeated• a ♯familiar/♯general/♯normal/♯similar patternWord partners for pattern (ARRANGEMENT)• ♯draw/♯make a pattern• a ♯geometric/♯intricate/♯regular patternCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a beautiful/distinctive/pretty pattern» Ice formed pretty patterns on the glass.-lu. a complex/intricate pattern» She drew an intricate pattern of dots.-lu. a circular/geometric/interlocking pattern» The curtains had a geometric pattern.-lu. an abstract/irregular/regular/repeated pattern» Water had created an irregular pattern of rings on the wood.-lu. a floral/lacy pattern» I chose a floral pattern for my cushions.–Types-lu. a checkerboard/chevron/criss-cross/herringbone/honeycomb/paisley pattern» There was a criss-cross pattern of tracks across the fields.–Verbs-lu. draw/make/produce a pattern» She drew a pattern of stars on the paper.–Prepositions-lu. in a pattern» The stones were arranged in a spiral pattern.• • • Extra 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.noun [C] (DRAWING) ► B2 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+: ↑Patterns and shapesWord partners for pattern (WAY)• ♯establish/♯fall into/♯follow a pattern• ♯alter/♯change the pattern (of sth)• a pattern ♯develops/♯emerges• a pattern is ♯repeated• a ♯familiar/♯general/♯normal/♯similar patternWord partners for pattern (ARRANGEMENT)• ♯draw/♯make a pattern• a ♯geometric/♯intricate/♯regular patternnoun [C] (PIECE) ► F0 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(Cf. ↑sample) noun (SMALL AMOUNT)Thesaurus+: ↑Samples and examplesWord partners for pattern (WAY)• ♯establish/♯fall into/♯follow a pattern• ♯alter/♯change the pattern (of sth)• a pattern ♯develops/♯emerges• a pattern is ♯repeated• a ♯familiar/♯general/♯normal/♯similar patternWord partners for pattern (ARRANGEMENT)• ♯draw/♯make a pattern• a ♯geometric/♯intricate/♯regular patternnoun [C] (WAY) ► B2 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsWord partners for pattern (WAY)• ♯establish/♯fall into/♯follow a pattern• ♯alter/♯change the pattern (of sth)• a pattern ♯develops/♯emerges• a pattern is ♯repeated• a ♯familiar/♯general/♯normal/♯similar patternWord partners for pattern (ARRANGEMENT)• ♯draw/♯make a pattern• a ♯geometric/♯intricate/♯regular patternCollocations:–Verbs-lu. engage in/establish/fall into/fit into/follow/settle into a pattern» We settled into a pattern of monthly meetings.-lu. conform to a pattern» He did not conform to the usual pattern of autocratic leaders.-lu. discern/see a pattern» Police began to see a pattern to the crimes.-lu. alter/change the pattern (of sth)» Morphine will alter the brain's patterns to reduce pain.-lu. a pattern develops/emerges» When scientists examined the abnormal cells, a pattern began to emerge.-lu. a pattern is repeated» The pattern of violence and neglect was repeated through the generations.–Adjectives-lu. consistent/familiar/general/normal/similar/traditional pattern» His fourth marriage followed a familiar pattern.-lu. cyclic/recurring pattern» We have seen a recurring pattern of businesses expanding and then failing.-lu. changing pattern» Changing work patterns mean new challenges for companies.-lu. complex/distinctive/disturbing pattern» There has been a disturbing pattern of arrests in the run-up to the election.–Types-lu. behavioural/consumption/eating/employment/growth/migration/social/speech/spending/voting/weather patterns» We are studying behavioural patterns among abused teenagers.–Prepositions-lu. a pattern to sth» There does not seem to be a pattern to their behaviour.-lu. a pattern of sth» They have fallen into a pattern of criminal activity.• • • Extra 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. |
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