/məʊd; mod/
n
1 ~ (of sth) (fml 文) way or manner in which sth is done 方式; 方法
*a mode of life, living, operation, thought, transport 生活模式、生活方式、操作方法、思想方法、交通工具类型
* The level of formality determines the precise mode of expression. 不同的礼节程度决定所需的确切表达方式.
2 (usu sing 通常作单数) style or fashion in clothes, art, drama, etc （衣着、艺术、戏剧等的）样式, 形式, 风格
*the latest mode 最新款式.
3 any of several arrangements of musical notes, eg the major or minor scale system in modern music （近代音乐的）调式（如大调式、小调式）.
4 arrangement or setting of equipment to perform a certain task （设备中的）操作安排, 状态, 模式, 模
*a spacecraft in re-`entry mode 处于重返大气层运行中的航天器
* a tape-recorder in `play-back/re`cording mode 处于重放[录音]工作状态的录音机.

n[C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin;Origin: modus 'measure, way']
formal a particular way or style of behaving, living or doing something
mode of
　the most efficient mode of transport
　They have a relaxed mode of life that suits them well.
　Western modes of thought
technical a particular way in which a machine or piece of equipment can operate
　Set the monitor to 256 colour mode.
　To get out of the 'auto' mode on the camera, turn the knob to 'M'.
be in work mode/holiday mode etcinformal
to have a particular feeling or way of thinking or behaving, because of the situation you are in
　With only minutes to go, we were now in panic mode.
be the mode
formal to be fashionable at a particular time
　Long skirts were then the mode.
technical one of various systems of arranging notes in music, such as major and minor in Western music
→à la mode, modish