1840, "shape and size" (of a book), via French format (18c.), ultimately from Modern Latin liber formatus "a book formed" in a certain shape and size, from past participle of formare "to form," from forma (see form (n.)). Extended to computers by 1955.
双语例句
1. A new format would alienate its ageing readership without attracting young readers.
新的版式会疏远上了年纪的读者群，并且也不会吸引年轻读者。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The leaflet is in PDF format.
宣传折页是PDF格式的。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The format of the new quiz show has proved popular.
新的智力竞赛节目的总体安排结果证明很受欢迎。
来自《权威词典》
4. They switched from set speeches to a question - and - answer format.
