Word · Frequency #676
pattern
给…加上图案；印图案
To cover or decorate something with a pattern
- 1.
To apply a pattern.
应用图案。
- 2.
To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.
根据某物制作或设计；复制；模仿。
- 3.
To follow an example.
遵循榜样。
- 4.
To fit into a pattern.
符合模式。
- 5.
To serve as an example for.
作为榜样。
- 6.
To observe an animal closely over time in order to discern its habitual movements and behaviours.
长时间密切观察动物以辨别其习惯性动作和行为。
仿照；模仿；仿制；使符合模式；使形成模式；作为…的榜样；为…提供范例；长期密切观察（动物）以了解其习性；应用图案。
In use
The artist patterned the plate with a simple leaf design.
We patterned the curtains with tiny red dots.
She patterned her scarf with colorful circles.
Verb forms
base pattern · third person patterns · -ing patterning · past patterned · past participle patterned
动词pattern表示模仿或仿造，常用于pattern sth after/on sth结构。
Connections
Collocations
- be patterned after
- 仿照…制作；模仿…的模式
- The building was patterned after a traditional Chinese pavilion.这座建筑是仿照一座中国传统亭子建造的。
- pattern oneself on
- 以某人为榜样；效仿某人
- She patterned herself on her favorite teacher.她以自己最喜欢的老师为榜样。
- be patterned with
- 印有…图案；饰有…图案
- The plates are patterned with delicate blue flowers.这些盘子上印有精致的蓝色花朵。
Idioms & figurative uses
- pattern something on/after something
- 仿照……设计/制作；以……为样本The new training program is patterned on a successful model from Canada.新的培训项目是仿照加拿大一个成功模式设计的。
- pattern oneself after someone
- 以某人为榜样；模仿某人In his early years, he patterned himself after his influential uncle.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 pattern 读成“拍特恩”：给衣服“拍”上花纹图案，再照着样子“模仿”制作。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：textile design、formal writing、field biology 动词 pattern 的语域随义项和搭配变化：表示“给…加上图案”时较中性，常见于服装、面料设计等语境；表示“仿照、模仿”时多用于正式书面语，如 pattern oneself after...；表示“观察动物行为模式”时则比较专业，多见于学术或田野研究。总体没有单一固定语域，需根据具体用法判断。
Grammar Note
及物动词：模仿、仿造、以图案装饰；不及物动词：形成图案。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 pattern 真正押韵的是 Saturn /ˈsætɚn/。lantern、patron、patten 拼写相似但发音不同；patter、matter 缺少末尾的 n，也不算押韵。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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