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pattern
/ˈpætɚn/
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
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- plural
- patterns
1 · noun
A decorative design made from lines, shapes or colours.
由线条、形状或颜色构成的装饰设计。
Here pattern means a decorative design, not a statistical regularity.
This pattern looks like a flower.
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
这个图案看起来像一朵花。
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Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
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图案 — A decorative design made from lines, shapes or colours.