plural modes
plural modes
Learner's definition of MODE
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1 formal
a : a particular form or type of something (such as transportation or behavior)（交通运输、行为等的）形式，类型 -
We're changing the factory's mode [=method] of operation in order to save money.我们正在转变工厂的经营方式以节约资金。
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Technology has created new modes of communication.技术创造了新的通信形式。
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different modes of thought不同的思维模式
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buses, trains, airplanes, and other modes of transportation公共汽车、火车、飞机和其他交通形式
b : a particular way of doing something（做某事的）方法，方式 -
We're using a new mode [=method] of teaching.我们正在使用一种新的教学方法。
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a different mode [=way] of living一种不同的生活方式
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new modes of thinking新的思考方法
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: the state in which a machine does a particular function（机器运作的）模式，工作状态 -
The VCR has two different recording modes.这台录像机有两种不同的拍摄模式。
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When taking pictures indoors, put the camera in flash mode.在室内拍照时，把照相机设成闪光模式。
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informal : a specified way of thinking, feeling, or acting（思想、情感或行为的）状态，状况 -
Let's get into work mode. [=let's get ready to work]我们开始工作吧。
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When I'm in my creative mode [=when I'm feeling creative], I can write for hours.当我进入创作状态时，可以一连写上好几个小时。
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Reading helps me get into my relaxation mode.阅读能让我放松心情。
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He goes into attack mode [=he becomes very hostile and aggressive] whenever his decisions are questioned.每当他的决定受到质疑时，他就变得很有攻击性。