format

• 名词，指事物（如文件、数据或活动）的安排、结构或样式。

A noun referring to the arrangement, structure, or style of something, such as a document, data, or event.

1. Arrangement or structureB1formal

   The way in which something is arranged or organized.

   格式

   • The format of the report includes an introduction, body, and conclusion.
   • Please follow the standard format for your essay.
   • The meeting format will be a roundtable discussion.

   同义词arrangementcompositionconfigurationdesignlayoutorganizationpatternstructure

2. Digital file typeA2formalIT

   A specific way of encoding data for storage or transmission, such as PDF, JPEG, or MP3.

   文件格式

   • Save the document in PDF format.
   • This image is in JPEG format.
   • The video file is in MP4 format.

   同义词data formatencoding

3. Layout or designB1formal

   The physical or visual layout of a document, page, or screen.

   格式

   • The website format is clean and easy to navigate.
   • The book format includes wide margins and clear fonts.
   • The presentation format uses bullet points and images.

   同义词arrangementcompositionconfigurationdesignlayoutpresentationstructurestyle

• 动词，指将数据、文本或存储介质按照特定结构或版式进行组织、排列或调整。

A verb meaning to arrange or organize data, text, or a storage medium into a specific structure or layout.

1. Prepare storage mediumB1formalIT

   To prepare a storage device (like a hard drive or USB stick) for use by organizing its structure.

   格式化

   • I need to format this USB drive before saving files on it.
   • The technician formatted the hard drive to install a new operating system.
   • Make sure to back up your data before you format the disk.

   同义词initialize

2. Arrange text or dataB1formalIT

   To arrange text, data, or a document in a specific layout or style.

   格式化

   • Please format the report according to the company guidelines.
   • She formatted the spreadsheet to make it easier to read.
   • The software can automatically format your citations.

   同义词arrangelay outorganizeset upstructurestyle