templates

IPA/ˈtem.pleɪt/
KK[tˈɛmpləts]IPA/ˈtem.plət/

templates — noun

  • templatessingular
  • templatesesplural

1. flat guides made from paper, plastic, or thin metal that you place on material s

1.名詞B1
釋義

flat guides made from paper, plastic, or thin metal that you place on material so you can mark or cut the same shape again.

例句

The art teacher laid star templates on the poster board for the class.

templates on material before drawing

Mizuki used circle templates to mark the wheels for her toy bus.

use templates to mark repeated shapes

同義詞
  • stencil

    more often refers to cut-out shapes used for drawing or painting through

  • pattern

    broader craft word that can also include instructions or decorative designs

文法句型

templates for [shape/object]

use templates to + verb

place templates on + material

用法筆記

Usually refers to physical guides in sewing, woodworking, art, and similar making tasks. Common with verbs such as place, trace, mark, and cut.

2. plans, files, or examples that people copy and adapt when making new versions of

2.名詞B2
釋義

plans, files, or examples that people copy and adapt when making new versions of the same kind of thing.

例句

Our team keeps email templates for replies to common customer questions.

templates for repeated written replies

Felipe shared budget templates so every club tracked costs the same way.

share templates across a group

同義詞
  • model

    broader term for something copied or followed

  • framework

    stresses the overall structure more than the ready-made wording or design

  • format

    often focuses on arrangement, while templates may also include reusable content

文法句型

templates for [document/task]

use [noun] as templates

follow templates when + -ing

用法筆記

Used when the basic structure stays the same but details are changed for a new job. Distinguish from noun/3, which is specifically about ready-made on-screen layouts.

3. ready-made digital layouts that decide where text, pictures, and other parts go

3.名詞A2
釋義

ready-made digital layouts that decide where text, pictures, and other parts go in a document, website, slide, or similar file.

例句

Christopher downloaded slide templates before designing the science fair presentation.

download templates before editing

The website offers free resume templates for students applying for internships.

resume templates online

同義詞
  • layout

    focuses on arrangement; templates also give you a reusable starting file

  • format

    can be broader and may refer to rules rather than a ready-made design

  • theme

    often stresses visual style, not the full page structure

文法句型

download templates

open templates for [document/page]

choose from templates

用法筆記

Usually refers to ready-made files or layouts inside software, websites, or online services. Distinguish from noun/2, which can also describe a broader model for reports, plans, or ways of working.