model

noun

模型 small copy

1. （依照实物按比例制成的）模型
   a copy of sth, usually smaller than the original object
   1. a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine
      消防车的活动模型
   2. a model aeroplane
      飞机模型
   3. The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex.
      建筑师为提议建设的购物中心做了一个比例模型。

设计 design

2. 样式；设计；型
   a particular design or type of product
   1. The latest models will be on display at the motor show.
      最新的车型将会在这次汽车展上展出。

体系描述 description of system

3. （用于示范运作方法等的）模型
   a simple description of a system, used for explaining how sth works or calculating what might happen, etc.
   1. a mathematical model for determining the safe level of pesticides in food
      测算食物中农药的安全含量的数学模型

可仿效的样板 example to copy

4. 样本；范例
   something such as a system that can be copied by other people
   1. The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed.
      这个国家的宪法成了别国仿效的范例。
5. 模范；典型
   a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of sth
   1. It was a model of clarity.
      这是表达清晰的范例。
   2. a model student
      模范生
   3. a model farm (= one that has been specially designed to work well)
      示范农场

时装 fashion

6. 模特儿
   a person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes and be photographed wearing them
   1. a fashion model
      时装模特儿
   2. a male model
      男模特儿

艺术家的 for artist

7. 模特儿
   a person who is employed to be painted, drawn, photographed, etc. by an artist or photographer

verb

做模特儿 work as model

1. 做模特儿
   to work as a model for an artist or in the fashion industry

衣服 clothes

2. （向顾客）穿戴展示
   to wear clothes in order to show them to people who might want to buy them
   1. The wedding gown is being modelled for us by the designer's daughter.
      结婚礼服正由设计者的女儿穿在身上给我们看。

复制 create copy

3. 将…做成模型；复制
   to create a copy of an activity, a situation, etc. so that you can study it before dealing with the real thing
   1. The program can model a typical home page for you.
      这个程序可以帮你制作一份典型的主页。

黏土等 clay, etc.

4. 将（黏土等）做成模型
   to shape clay , etc. in order to make sth
   1. a statue modelled in bronze
      青铜像

in AM, use 美国英语用 modeling, modeled


1. N-COUNT 模型
   A model of an object is a physical representation that shows what it looks like or how it works. The model is often smaller than the object it represents.
   1. ...an architect's model of a wooden house.
      一幢木屋的建筑模型
   2. ...a working scale model of the whole Bay Area...
      实际应用的整个旧金山湾区比例模型
   3. I made a model out of paper and glue.
      我用纸和胶水制作了一个模型。
   4. Model is also an adjective.
      
   5. I had made a model aeroplane.
      我做了一架模型飞机。
   6. ...a model railway.
      铁路模型
2. N-COUNT 模范;榜样
   A model is a system that is being used and that people might want to copy in order to achieve similar results.
   1. We believe that this is a general model of managerial activity...
      我们认为这可以作为管理活动的普遍范例。
   2. He wants companies to follow the European model of social responsibility.
      他希望各公司能够以欧洲公司为榜样，承担社会责任。
3. N-COUNT (理论描述的)模型
   A model of a system or process is a theoretical description that can help you understand how the system or process works, or how it might work.
   1. Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological evolution...
      达尔文最终提出了生物进化的模型。
   2. He proposed a model of stress reaction in the body.
      他提出了一个人体内应激反应的模型。
4. VERB 创立(系统或过程）的（理论描述)模型
   If someone such as a scientist models a system or process, they make an accurate theoretical description of it in order to understand or explain how it works.
   1. ...the mathematics needed to model a nonlinear system like an atmosphere.
      创立诸如大气层之类的非线性系统的模型所需的数学知识
5. N-COUNT （某种特质的）典型，典范
   If you say that someone or something is a model of a particular quality, you are showing approval of them because they have that quality to a large degree.
   1. A model of good manners, he has conquered any inward fury...
      作为一个非常懂礼貌的人，他已经学会了克制内心的任何愤怒情绪。
   2. His marriage and family life is a model of propriety.
      他的婚姻和家庭生活都是规规矩矩的。
6. ADJ 模范的;榜样的
   You use model to express approval of someone when you think that they perform their role or duties extremely well.
   1. As a girl she had been a model pupil...
      还是个小女孩的时候，她就是一个模范学生。
   2. Hospital staff say he is a model patient.
      医务人员说他是一个模范病人。
7. VERB 按特定模型制造;仿特定样式做出
   If one thing is modelled on another, the first thing is made so that it is like the second thing in some way.
   1. The quota system was modelled on those operated in America and continental Europe...
      该配额制度是仿照美国以及欧洲大陆国家的同类制度制定的。
   2. The program will be modeled after a popular BBC series called 'The Archers'...
      这个节目将仿照英国广播公司的人气系列剧《阿彻一家》制作。
   3. She asked the author if she had modelled her hero on anybody in particular.
      她问作者书中的主人公是否是以某个人为原型。
8. VERB 使仿效;使模仿
   If you model yourself on someone, you copy the way that they do things, because you admire them and want to be like them.
   1. There's absolutely nothing wrong in modelling yourself on an older woman...
      以年纪较长的女性作为自己仿效的对象绝没有什么不对。
   2. They will tend to model their behaviour on the teacher's behaviour.
      他们会倾向于模仿老师的行为举止。
9. N-COUNT (机器等的)型号
   A particular model of a machine is a particular version of it.
   1. To keep the cost down, opt for a basic model...
      要想花钱少些，就选择基本的型号。
   2. The model number is 1870/285.
      该型号的编号为1870/285。
10. (绘画或雕塑的)模特儿
    An artist's model is a person who stays still in a particular position so that the artist can make a picture or sculpture of them.
11. VERB （为艺术家）当模特儿
    If someone models for an artist, they stay still in a particular position so that the artist can make a picture or sculpture of them.
    1. Tullio has been modelling for Sandra for eleven years.
       图利奥已为桑德拉做了11年的模特儿。
12. N-COUNT （时装）模特儿
    A fashion model is a person whose job is to display clothes by wearing them.
    1. ...Paris's top photographic fashion model.
       巴黎顶尖时装摄影模特儿
13. VERB 当模特儿展示（服装）
    If someone models clothes, they display them by wearing them.
    1. I wasn't here to model clothes...
       我不是到这里来当时装模特儿的。
    2. She began modelling in Paris aged 15.
       她15岁就开始在巴黎做时装模特儿。
14. VERB (用黏土、木头等)做…的模型;塑造
    If you model shapes or figures, you make them out of a substance such as clay or wood.
    1. There she began to model in clay...
       在那儿她开始用黏土做模型。
    2. Sometimes she carved wood and sometimes stone; sometimes she modelled clay...
       她有时刻木雕，有时刻石雕，有时塑泥塑。
    3. The artist recorded interviews on a variety of topics and modelled an appropriate animal for each voice.
       这位艺术家把关于各种话题的访谈录了下来，并为每种声音塑造了一个贴切的动物模型。
15. See also: role model

1. This basic utilitarian model gives a relatively unsophisticated account of human behaviour
   这个实用的基础模型较为简略地解释了人类的行为。
2. I made a full-size cardboard model.
   我做了一个与原物一样大小的纸板模型。
3. I got to drive the latest model
   我开上了最新款的车。
4. I made a model out of paper and glue.
   我用纸和胶水制作了一个模型。
5. We believe that this is a general model of managerial activity
   我们认为这可以作为管理活动的普遍范例。
6. He wants companies to follow the European model of social responsibility.
   他希望各公司能够以欧洲公司为榜样，承担社会责任。
7. Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological evolution
   达尔文最终提出了生物进化的模型。
8. He proposed a model of stress reaction in the body.
   他提出了一个人体内应激反应的模型。
9. A model of good manners, he has conquered any inward fury
   作为一个非常懂礼貌的人，他已经学会了克制内心的任何愤怒情绪。
10. His marriage and family life is a model of propriety.
    他的婚姻和家庭生活都是规规矩矩的。
11. As a girl she had been a model pupil
    还是个小女孩的时候，她就是一个模范学生。
12. Hospital staff say he is a model patient.
    医务人员说他是一个模范病人。
13. The quota system was modelled on those operated in America and continental Europe
    该配额制度是仿照美国以及欧洲大陆国家的同类制度制定的。
14. She asked the author if she had modelled her hero on anybody in particular.
    她问作者书中的主人公是否是以某个人为原型。
15. There's absolutely nothing wrong in modelling yourself on an older woman
    以年纪较长的女性作为自己仿效的对象绝没有什么不对。
16. They will tend to model their behaviour on the teacher's behaviour.
    他们会倾向于模仿老师的行为举止。
17. To keep the cost down, opt for a basic model
    要想花钱少些，就选择基本的型号。
18. Tullio has been modelling for Sandra for eleven years.
    图利奥已为桑德拉做了11年的模特儿。
19. I wasn't here to model clothes
    我不是到这里来当时装模特儿的。
20. There she began to model in clay
    在那儿她开始用黏土做模型。
21. Sometimes she carved wood and sometimes stone; sometimes she modelled clay
    她有时刻木雕，有时刻石雕，有时塑泥塑。
22. The artist recorded interviews on a variety of topics and modelled an appropriate animal for each voice.
    这位艺术家把关于各种话题的访谈录了下来，并为每种声音塑造了一个贴切的动物模型。
23. Franklin made his mother an intricately detailed scale model of the house.
    富兰克林为他的母亲制作了一个复杂精细的房屋模型。
24. The scientist developed one model to simulate a full year of the globe's climate
    这名科学家研制了一个模型来模拟地球全年的气候。
25. One particular triangular relationship became the model of Simone's first novel.
    一段特殊的三角关系成了西蒙娜第一本小说的原型。
26. His model deeds have been publicized on TV.
    他的先进事迹都上了电视了。
27. The boy has become fascinated with making model aeroplanes.
    这孩子做飞机模型都入了迷了。
28. Our model is easy to operate and maintain.
    我们这个型号（的机器）很容易操作和保养。

model yourself on sb

1. 仿效；以某人为榜样
   to copy the behaviour, style, etc. of sb you like and respect in order to be like them

model sth on/after sth

1. 模仿；仿照
   to make sth so that it looks, works, etc. like sth else

noun

1. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

   Synonym:    modellingmodeling

2. representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

   Synonym:    simulation

3. a type of product
   1. his car was an old model

4. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
   1. the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems

   Synonym:    theoretical accountframework

5. something to be imitated
   1. an exemplar of success
   2. a model of clarity
   3. he is the very model of a modern major general

   Synonym:    exemplarexamplegood example

6. a representative form or pattern
   1. I profited from his example

   Synonym:    example

7. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
   1. she was too fat to be a mannequin

   Synonym:    mannequinmanikinmannikinmanakinfashion model

8. a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor
   1. the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos

   Synonym:    poser

9. someone worthy of imitation
   1. every child needs a role model

   Synonym:    role model

verb

1. form in clay, wax, etc
   1. model a head with clay

   Synonym:    moldmould

2. construct a model of
   1. model an airplane

   Synonym:    mock up

3. create a representation or model of
   1. The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

   Synonym:    simulate

4. plan or create according to a model or models

   Synonym:    pattern

5. display (clothes) as a mannequin
   1. model the latest fashion

6. assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   1. We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often

   Synonym:    posesitposture