How do you use "pattern" in a sentence?

The wallpaper has a lovely floral pattern. The police are looking for a pattern in the crimes. She used a paper pattern to cut out the pieces of the dress.

pattern

Q: What does "pattern" mean?

A repeated design; a regular form or sequence A 'pattern' is a repeated design, a regular form or sequence, or a model used for making something. In behaviour, patterns are recurring ways of acting. 'Follow a pattern' means to occur in a predictable way. The verb form means to decorate with a design.

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Meaning: A repeated design; a regular form or sequence

图案，模式，样式

patrón, diseño, modelo

模様、パターン、型

무늬, 패턴, 형

A 'pattern' is a repeated design, a regular form or sequence, or a model used for making something. In behaviour, patterns are recurring ways of acting. 'Follow a pattern' means to occur in a predictable way. The verb form means to decorate with a design.

「pattern」是重复的设计、规则的形式或序列，或用于制作东西的模型。在行为方面，模式是反复出现的行为方式。「follow a pattern」意思是以可预测的方式发生。动词形式意思是用图案装饰。

Un «pattern» es un diseño repetido, una forma o secuencia regular, o un modelo usado para hacer algo. En el comportamiento, los patrones son formas recurrentes de actuar. «Follow a pattern» significa ocurrir de manera predecible. La forma verbal significa decorar con un diseño.

「pattern」は繰り返されるデザイン、規則的な形や順序、または何かを作るためのモデルです。行動においては、パターンは繰り返される行動様式です。「follow a pattern」は予測可能な方法で起こることを意味します。動詞形はデザインで飾ることを意味します。

'Pattern'은 반복되는 디자인, 규칙적인 형태나 순서, 또는 무언가를 만들기 위한 본을 의미한다. 행동에서의 패턴은 반복적으로 나타나는 행동 방식이다. 'Follow a pattern'은 예측 가능한 방식으로 발생하는 것을 뜻한다. 동사형은 디자인으로 장식하는 것을 의미한다.

Examples

The wallpaper has a lovely floral pattern.
这墙纸有漂亮的花卉图案。
El papel pintado tiene un bonito estampado floral.
その壁紙には素敵な花柄がある。
그 벽지에는 아름다운 꽃무늬가 있다.
The police are looking for a pattern in the crimes.
警方正在寻找这些犯罪的规律。
La policía está buscando un patrón en los delitos.
警察は犯罪のパターンを探している。
경찰은 범죄의 패턴을 찾고 있다.
She used a paper pattern to cut out the pieces of the dress.
她用纸样裁剪连衣裙的各个部分。
Usó un patrón de papel para cortar las piezas del vestido.
彼女は紙の型紙を使ってドレスのパーツを切り取った。
그녀는 종이 패턴을 사용해 드레스 조각을 잘랐다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'patron' meaning 'model, template'. The same root gives us 'patron' (a supporter) because wealthy patrons were models of behaviour and taste. The spelling diverged to distinguish the two senses.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Old French 'patron' meaning 'model or template.' The same root gives us 'patron' (someone who supports) because wealthy patrons were models of behaviour and taste.