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pattern

/ˈpætɚn/

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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.

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This pattern looks like a flower.

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这个图案看起来像一朵花。

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图案 — A decorative design made from lines, shapes or colours.