pattern/ˋpætɚn; ˈpæt$n/n [C]1 the regular way in which something happens 模式﹔方式﹔形式: Weather patterns have changed in recent years. 近年来气候模式改变了。+of changing patterns of behaviour among students 学生不断变化的行为模式Children's development does not follow a set pattern (=always happen in the same way). 儿童的成长并不按照固定的模式。2 a regular design of shapes, colours, and lines 图案﹐花样﹐式样: a pattern of small red and white squares 红白小方格图案3 a shape that you copy onto cloth or paper when you are making something, especially clothes〔用以制作某物的〕样板﹔〔尤指衣服的〕纸样: a skirt pattern 裙子的纸样