format
英 ['fɔːmæt]
美 ['fɔrmæt]
- n. 格式；版式；开本
- vt. 使格式化；规定…的格式
- vi. 设计版式
中文词源
英文词源
- format (v.)
- "arrange into a format," 1964, in reference to electronic computing, from format (n.). Related: Formatted; formatting.
- format (n.)
- 1840, "shape and size" (of a book), via French format (18c.), ultimately from Modern Latin liber formatus "a book formed" in a certain shape and size, from past participle of formare "to form," from forma (see form (n.)). Extended to computers by 1955.
双语例句
- 1. A new format would alienate its ageing readership without attracting young readers.
- 新的版式会疏远上了年纪的读者群，并且也不会吸引年轻读者。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The leaflet is in PDF format.
- 宣传折页是PDF格式的。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The format of the new quiz show has proved popular.
- 新的智力竞赛节目的总体安排结果证明很受欢迎。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. They switched from set speeches to a question - and - answer format.
- 他们从事先准备好讲稿的演说转向一问一答的形式.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. Please format this floppy disc.
- 请将这张软盘格式化.
来自《简明英汉词典》