pattern /ˈpætən/ n. ［c］ 1.型，模式，样式：a sentence pattern 句型；after the pattern of 照…的式样［考句］In American universities, classes are often arranged in more flexible patterns and many jobs on campus are reserved for students.在美国的大学里，班级的安排比较灵活，校园内许多工作留给学生去做。2.花样，图案：patterns of wall paper 糊墙纸的花样；a pattern on a carpet 地毯上的图案