Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #676
pattern
模式；方式；习惯
a customary or habitual way of behaving or happening
- 1.
Model, example.
模型,例子。
- 2.
a perceptual structure
感知结构
- 3.
Coherent or decorative arrangement.
连贯或装饰性的排列。
- 4.
a customary way of operation or behavior
习惯性的操作或行为方式
- 5.
a decorative or artistic work
装饰性或艺术作品
图案；花样；纹样；模型；样板；范例；结构；形态；样式；模型,例子。；感知结构
In use
She noticed a pattern in her eating habits.
Changing a daily pattern can be difficult.
The team's work pattern allows for flexibility.
a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
they changed their dietary pattern
pattern + of + noun phrase
常用以描述行为或现象的模式。
He noticed a pattern of mistakes in his work.
他注意到自己工作中的错误模式。
verb + pattern
常用动词包括identify, follow, create, establish等。
She identified a recurring pattern in the data.
Connections
Collocations
- follow a pattern
- 遵循模式
- It is important to follow a pattern when making clothes.做衣服时遵循模式很重要。
- set a pattern
- 树立典范
- His success set a pattern for others to follow.他的成功为他人树立了典范。
- behavior pattern
- 行为模式
- The study observed the behavior pattern of the animals.这项研究观察了动物的行为模式。
- design pattern
- 设计模式
- This software uses a common design pattern.这个软件使用了一种常见的设计模式。
- pattern of lines
- 线条图案
- The fabric has a beautiful pattern of lines.这块布料有漂亮的线条图案。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：'拍特恩'——拍打特制的模具，形成重复的图案或模式。
Context & Register
通常用于中性语境，常见于日常生活、心理学和商业场景。
Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhymes exactly with 'pattern'. 'batter', 'matter' share the stressed vowel /æ/ and the /tər/ part but lack the final /n/. 'cavern' and 'lantern' share the /æ/ vowel and /ərn/ ending but have different consonants before -ern. 'patron' and 'stern' are spelling lookalikes with different vowels.
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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