pattern

noun

1. 模式；方式
   the regular way in which sth happens or is done
   1. changing patterns of behaviour
      行为变化模式
   2. an irregular sleeping pattern
      不规律的睡眠模式
   3. The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way) .
      这些凶杀案似乎同出一辙。
2. 范例；典范；榜样；样板
   an excellent example to copy
   1. This system sets the pattern for others to follow.
      这个系统堪为他人仿效的典范。
3. 图案；花样；式样
   a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. as a design on material, carpets, etc.
   1. a pattern of diamonds and squares
      菱形和正方形构成的图案
   2. a shirt with a floral pattern
      一件花衬衣
4. 模型；底样；纸样
   a design, set of instructions or shape to cut around that you use in order to make sth
   1. a knitting pattern
      编织图样
   2. She bought a dress pattern and some material.
      她买了一幅衣服纸样和一些衣料。
5. 样品；样本
   a small piece of material, paper, etc. that helps you choose the design of sth
   1. wallpaper patterns
      壁纸样品

verb

1. 构成图案（或花样）
   to form a regular arrangement of lines or shapes on sth
   1. Frost patterned the window.
      霜在窗子上形成了图案。
   2. a landscape patterned by vineyards
      由一片片葡萄园构成的风景图
2. 使形成，促成（某行为模式）
   to cause a particular type of behaviour to develop
   1. Adult behaviour is often patterned by childhood experiences.
      成年人的行为模式往往是童年经历造成的。

1. N-COUNT 模式；方式
   A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done.
   1. All three attacks followed the same pattern...
      3次袭击模式相同。
   2. A change in the pattern of his breathing became apparent.
      他的呼吸方式明显起了变化。
2. N-COUNT 图案；花样
   A pattern is an arrangement of lines or shapes, especially a design in which the same shape is repeated at regular intervals over a surface.
   1. ...a golden robe embroidered with red and purple thread stitched into a pattern of flames.
      用红线和紫线绣着火焰图案的金色礼袍
3. N-COUNT 模型；样板
   A pattern is a diagram or shape that you can use as a guide when you are making something such as a model or a piece of clothing.
   1. ...cutting out a pattern for trousers...
      裁出裤子的样板
   2. Send for our free patterns to knit yourself.
      欢迎函索免费式样体验自己编织的乐趣。
   3. ...sewing patterns.
      缝纫样板

1. By about 6 weeks of age, most babies begin to show something approximating a day/ night sleeping pattern.
   到6个星期大时，大多数婴儿开始表现出近似于日夜分明的睡觉模式。
2. Our sleep pattern is a barometer to our psychological well-being.
   我们的睡眠模式是心理健康的晴雨表。
3. She'll show you how to co-ordinate pattern and colours
   她会教你如何搭配款式和颜色。
4. Slash the tops of the loaves with a sharp serrated knife in a criss-cross pattern.
   把烤面包顶部用锋利的锯齿刀交错切开。
5. His release turned out to follow the pattern set by that of the other six hostages.
   最终他的获释方式也和其他6名人质的获释如出一辙。
6. The kinked line in chart 1 represents this pattern.
   图表1中的曲线表现了这一模式。
7. The restructuring of the pattern of consumption in Britain also lagged behind
   在消费结构重组方面，英国也落后于人。
8. All three attacks followed the same pattern
   3次袭击模式相同。
9. A change in the pattern of his breathing became apparent.
   他的呼吸方式明显起了变化。
10. Send for our free patterns to knit yourself.
    欢迎函索免费式样体验自己编织的乐趣。
11. The shirts were printed with a paisley pattern
    这些衬衫上印着佩斯利旋纹图案。
12. You measure yourself, enter measurements and the computer will print out the pattern
    你量一下自己的尺寸，把尺码输进去，电脑就会把式样打印出来。
13. Mark the loaf with the prongs of a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
    用叉子尖在面包上划十字图案作标记
14. The white marble floors were inlaid in a radial pattern of brass.
    白色的大理石地板镶嵌在铜质的放射形图案中。
15. Before you cut the cloth, make sure that the pattern matches up on both edges.
    在裁剪布料前要确保两个边缘的图案对称。
16. See page 20 ( verb pattern 13).
    参看第20页（动词句型13）。
17. Both the colour and pattern of this printed silk are very subdued and in good taste.
    这块绸子的花色很淡雅。
18. She embroidered the cloth with a pattern in yellow and green stitches.
    她用黄绿两种线在那块布上绣了一个图案。
19. The pattern she knitted is really beautiful.
    她织的花儿真好看。
20. The pattern and colour of this fabric are in good taste.
    这种料子的颜色和花样很大方。
21. How long will it take you to knit up this pattern?
    你织完这个花样要多长时间？
22. The boy's behavior deviates from the usual pattern.
    这个男孩子的举止与一般人不同。
23. In a beam type compensator a stress pattern produced by pure bending is frozen into the material.
    在梁式补偿器中，其应力光图是由纯弯曲产生而被冻结在材料之中。
24. We will work hard to transform the economic development pattern, restructure the economy and set out on a path of balanced and sustainable development.
    中国将继续致力于转变经济发展方式，调整经济结构，走出一条均衡和可持续的发展道路。
25. The dressmaker used a pin to fasten the pattern to the cloth.
    裁缝用大头针把样式别在布料上。
26. This pattern is too fancy.
    这种样式太花了。
27. The linearized analysis given in the preceding dissussion will not be valid for all types of injection pattern.
    以上讨论中提出的线性化分析并非对所有喷射型式都是有效的。
28. This box is made after a new pattern.
    这箱子是仿照新样式制作的。
29. It's a device which identifies its owner through his finger-print pattern.
    这是一种通过指纹图案来确认其物主的装置。
30. Please cut my overcoat according to ( or after) this pattern.
    我这件大衣请你照这个式样裁剪。

  figure design pattern【导航词义：图，图案】

  figure n. 图，图像

〔辨析〕指几何图形、人像或者图表。

  design n. 图案；图纸

〔辨析〕指用于装饰的图案；也指设计图或图样，此时常后接介词 for。

  pattern n. 图案，花样

〔辨析〕多指由单一或多种形状、颜色或线条按照一定规律重复排列所组成的图案，常用于装饰。

pattern sth on sth

1. 模仿；仿效
   to use sth as a model for sth; to copy sth
   1. changing patterns of behaviour
      行为变化模式
   2. an irregular sleeping pattern
      不规律的睡眠模式
   3. The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way) .
      这些凶杀案似乎同出一辙。

noun

1. a customary way of operation or behavior
   1. it is their practice to give annual raises
   2. they changed their dietary pattern

   Synonym:    practice

2. a decorative or artistic work
   1. the coach had a design on the doors

   Synonym:    designfigure

3. something regarded as a normative example
   1. the convention of not naming the main character
   2. violence is the rule not the exception
   3. his formula for impressing visitors

   Synonym:    conventionnormalruleformula

4. something intended as a guide for making something else
   1. a blueprint for a house
   2. a pattern for a skirt

   Synonym:    blueprintdesign

5. a perceptual structure
   1. the composition presents problems for students of musical form
   2. a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them

   Synonym:    formshape

6. a model considered worthy of imitation
   1. the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics

7. graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle

   Synonym:    radiation patternradiation diagram

8. the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport
   1. the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded
   2. they stayed in the pattern until the fog lifted

   Synonym:    traffic patternapproach pattern

verb

1. plan or create according to a model or models

   Synonym:    model

2. form a pattern
   1. These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before