mode
UK/mәud/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREA2
Definitions
n.
A particular way or style of doing something.
方式，方法。
n.
A selectable state of operation of a device or system.
（设备的）模式，状态。
n.
(Statistics) The value that appears most often in a data set.
（统计）众数。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedStraight from Latin modus 'measure, manner.' A mode is simply 'a manner of doing' — the most direct survival of the root. Devices borrow it for selectable states (airplane mode), and statistics for the most frequent value. See mod.
Root mod still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.mode of transport出行方式
- 2.airplane mode飞行模式
- 3.switch mode切换模式
- 4.default mode默认模式
- 5.mode of operation运作方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
Switch your phone to airplane mode before takeoff.
- 2.
Walking is her preferred mode of transport.
- 3.
The camera has several shooting modes to choose from.