pattern

[US]/ˈpætn/
[UK]/ˈpætərn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. model, design, style
vt. imitate, copy; decorate with a pattern

Phrases & Collocations

design pattern

repeating pattern

pattern recognition

pattern matching

growth pattern

flow pattern

distribution pattern

pattern design

regular pattern

sentence pattern

spatial pattern

basic pattern

pattern classification

behavior pattern

diffraction pattern

production pattern

economic pattern

fringe pattern

consumption pattern

radiation pattern

speckle pattern

Example Sentences

a pattern of manlikeness

the residence pattern is patrilocal.

one's pattern of behavior.

prick a pattern on a board.

a consistent pattern of behavior.

There's a floral pattern on the curtain.

mimetic patterns in butterflies.

patterns of neural activity.

a gold pattern was woven into the material.

a pattern of the spirit of proletarian internationalism

a paper pattern for the dress

She's a pattern of all the virtues.

stamp patterns on cloth

patterns of bird formations.

The pattern on the floor is a Sri Yantra.

a pattern round the rim of a plate

an elaborate lace pattern;

Real-world Examples

There are four patterns of ADH release in people with SIADH.

Source: Osmosis - Endocrine

I picked up the pattern really easily.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

And there was a clear pattern here - they proliferate where there is suitable water.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 9

And there are traditional patterns on some kites.

Source: Past years' high school entrance exam listening comprehension questions.

Dragons are very popular patterns for these designs.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 2)

Here, we'll examine intonation patterns in two-word phrases .

Source: New Oriental American English Pronunciation Secrets

How climate change will affect lightning patterns is not well-understood.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American August 2021 Collection

And I could find some patterns and develop some strategies.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Listening High Score Secrets

These tattoos are from actual jaguar patterns.

Source: Daily English Listening | Bilingual Intensive Reading

Researchers developed a computer algorithm to gauge relationships between spouses based on their vocal patterns.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation August 2016

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