[countable] the way in which sth usually or repeatedly happens模式；方式◆There is no set pattern for these meetings.这些会议没有固定的模式。◆Consumer spending follows a regular seasonal pattern.消费开支具有季节性规律。◆An up-and-down economic growth pattern is emerging.上下波动的经济增长模式正在显现。⨁a changing / familiar / predictable / set pattern日益变化的／熟悉的／可预测的／既定的模式 ⨁ to establish / follow a pattern确立／遵循一种模式 ⨁ a pattern develops / emerges形成了／出现了一种模式 an excellent example to copy榜样；典范◆The store has set the pattern for others in customer service.在客户服务方面这家商店为其他商店树立了榜样。  ➡  idiom at hold verb career pattern