to format
01
格式化, 编排格式
to arrange something, such as text or data, in a specific structure or layout
Transitive: to format text or data
例子
The graphic designer formatted the report, ensuring consistency in font styles and page layout for a professional look.
平面设计师格式化了报告，确保字体样式和页面布局的一致性，以获得专业的外观。
The editor frequently formats manuscripts according to publishing guidelines.
编辑经常根据出版指南格式化手稿。
02
格式化, 初始化
(computing) to prepare a storage device, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by deleting all the data on it and setting it up for a specific file system
Transitive: to format a digital storage device
例子
I need to format my external hard drive before transferring files to it.
在将文件传输到外部硬盘之前，我需要格式化它。
Before selling my old laptop, I need to format the hard drive to erase all my personal data.
在出售我的旧笔记本电脑之前，我需要格式化硬盘以删除所有个人数据。
Format
01
the overall design, layout, or presentation style of a printed or published work
例子
The magazine changed its format to attract younger readers.
That newspaper still uses a traditional broadsheet format.
02
a defined structure used to arrange or encode data for computer storage or processing
例子
The document was saved in PDF format.
You need to convert the file to a compatible format before uploading.
03
the physical dimensions, proportions, or spatial arrangement of an artwork or visual medium
例子
The painting's large format dominated the gallery wall.
He prefers working in a square format for his portraits.
词汇树
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