patterns

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done. 模式
All three attacks followed the same pattern. 3次襲擊都依照同一模式。
2. N-COUNT 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. 圖案
...a golden robe embroidered with red and purple thread stitched into a pattern of flames. …一件用紅紫相間的線鑲了火焰圖案的邊的金色長袍。
3. N-COUNT 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. 參照圖形
...cutting out a pattern for slacks. …剪出一個便褲的紙樣。
Send for our free patterns to knit yourself. 索取我們免費的參照圖形以便自己織。
4. V to model 形成圖案
5. N an outdoor assembly with religious practices, traders' stalls, etc on the feast day of a patron saint 圣人日戶外集會; 集會上有宗教儀式和集市攤檔等 (Also patron)[IRISH]