format

US /ˈfɔːr.mæt/
UK /ˈfɔːr.mæt/
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1.

格式, 形式

the way in which something is arranged or presented

:
The book was published in a new format.
这本书以新格式出版。
Please submit your report in the specified format.
请按照指定格式提交报告。
1.

格式化, 排版

to arrange or put into a particular format

:
You need to format the document before printing.
打印前需要格式化文档。
The software can format text in various styles.
该软件可以格式化各种样式的文本。
2.

格式化, 初始化

to prepare a storage medium (such as a hard disk or USB drive) for initial use, usually by erasing existing data and setting up a new file system

:
I need to format my hard drive to reinstall the operating system.
我需要格式化硬盘以重新安装操作系统。
Be careful when you format a USB drive, as it will erase all data.
格式化U盘时要小心,因为它会擦除所有数据。