template

英 [ˈtempleɪt]

美 [ˈtemplət]

n. 样板; 模板; 型板; 模框; 标准

复数：templates　现在分词：templating　

BNC.9231 / COCA.9989

牛津词典

noun

样板；模板；型板
a shape cut out of a hard material, used as a model for producing exactly the same shape many times in another material
样板；模框；标准
a thing that is used as a model for producing other similar examples
1. If you need to write a lot of similar letters, set up a template on your computer.
  如果你需要写许多类似的信件，就在计算机上设一个模板。

N-COUNT (切割木材、纸张、金属等使用的)模板，样板
Atemplateis a thin piece of metal or plastic which is cut into a particular shape. It is used to help you cut wood, paper, metal, or other materials accurately, or to reproduce the same shape many times.
1. Trace around your template and transfer the design onto a sheet of card.
  沿着你的样板边画一圈，把图案描在一张硬纸板上。
N-COUNT 样板;范例;范式
If one thing is atemplate forsomething else, the second thing is based on the first thing.
1. The deal is likely to provide a template for other agreements.
  这个协议可能会成为其他协议的范例。

noun