model
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT 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. 模型
...an architect's model of a wooden house. …一名建筑师的木屋模型。
I made a model out of paper and glue. 我用纸和胶水做了一个模型。
2. ADJ Model is also an adjective. 模型的[ADJ n]
...a model railway. …一个铁路模型。
3. N-COUNT A model is a system that is being used and that people might want to copy in order to achieve similar results. 模式[正式]
...the Chinese model of economic reform. …中国经济改革的模式。
4. N-COUNT 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. 理论模式[正式]
Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological evolution. 达尔文最终提出了一套生物进化的理论模式。
5. V-T 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. 建立…的理论模式[正式]
I have moved from trying to model and understand the distribution and evolution of water vapour. 我已经不再试图构建和理解水汽的分布和演变的理论模式了。
6. N-COUNT 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. 典范[表赞许]
A model of good manners, he has conquered any inward fury. 作为礼貌行为的典范，他已经克服了内心的狂怒情绪。
7. ADJ You use model to express approval of someone when you think that they perform their role or duties extremely well. 模范的[ADJ n] [表赞许]
As a girl she had been a model student. 还是女孩的时候她一直是模范学生。
8. V-T If one thing is modelled on another, the first thing is made so that it is like the second thing in some way. 使仿造
The quota system was modelled on those operated in America and continental Europe. 配额制是仿照美国和欧洲大陆所施行的那些制度制定出来的。
9. V-T If you model yourself on someone, you copy the way that they do things, because you admire them and want to be like them. 以…为榜样
You have been modelling yourself on others all your life. 你一辈子都在以别人为榜样。
10. N-COUNT A particular model of a machine is a particular version of it. 型号
To keep the cost down, opt for a basic model. 为了降低成本，就选择一个基本型号吧。
11. N-COUNT 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. (艺术家据以绘画或雕塑的) 模特儿
...the model for his portrait of Mary Magdalene, the Marchesa Attavanti. …他绘制玛丽·马格达莱妮，即阿塔凡蒂侯爵夫人肖像画的模特儿。
12. V-I 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. 当模特儿
Tullio has been modelling for Sandra for eleven years. 图利奥已经为桑德拉当了11年的模特儿。
13. N-COUNT A fashion model is a person whose job is to display clothes by wearing them. (时装) 模特儿
...Paris's top fashion model. …巴黎的顶级时装模特儿。
14. V-T/V-I If someone models clothes, they display them by wearing them. 当模特儿展示 (服装); 当时装模特儿
She began modelling in Paris at age 15. 她15岁就开始在巴黎当时装模特儿。
15. modellingN-UNCOUNT 当模特儿
She was being offered a modelling contract. 她得到一份当模特儿的合同。
16. V-T/V-I If you model shapes or figures, you make them out of a substance such as clay or wood. (用黏土或木头等) 塑造; 做模型
There she began to model in clay. 她开始在那儿用黏土做模型。
17. →see also role model
返回 model
model /ˈmɒdəl/ (modelling,modelled,models)
AM modeling, modeled
剑桥词典
- Throughout the ordeal of her husband's funeral , Mrs Kennedy was a model of deportment .
- He was the very model of a gentleman - he behaved perfectly .
- She seems to think that my niece is a model child , unlike my kids !
- The team decided to set up a sixth form college on the same model, except smaller .
- Jack was a superb manager and his department soon became a model for all the others to emulate .
- She moved to London in the hope of finding work as a model, but failed .
- Her confidence and poise show that she is a top model.
- He has had work as a male model.
- She copies what the catwalk models are wearing .
- She has the looks of a model.
- They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.
- Our latest model of phone has several new features .
- Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model.
- The advantage of the smaller model is its greater portability.
- The company's new model will be going into production early next year .
model noun [C] (COPY)
something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type模范，典型，榜样
The educational system was a model for those of many other countries . 这种教育体制是许多其他国家学习的典范。
The developer plans to build a model community on the site . 开发商想在这个地方建一个样板镇。
They created an education system on the European model. 他们创建了一个欧洲模式的教育系统。
Even Chris, the very model of calmness (= someone who is usually extremely calm ), was angered by having to work such long hours . 甚至连一贯极为冷静的克里斯也因为不得不工作这么长时间而生气了。
She really is a model (= perfect ) student . 她真是个模范学生。
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model noun [C] (PERSON)
a person who wears clothes so that they can be photographed or shown to possible buyers , or a person who is employed to be photographed or painted模特儿
a fashion /nude model 时装／裸体模特儿
She's going out with a male model. 她在和一个男模特儿谈恋爱。
I worked as an artist's model when I was a college student . 我上大学时曾为一个艺术家当过模特儿。
也见 supermodel
例句
model noun [C] (MACHINE)
a particular type of machine , especially a car , that is slightly different from machines of the same type（汽车等的）型号；特定型号的汽车
a luxury /new model 豪华／新型汽车
the latest model 最新车型
例句
model noun [C] (REPRESENTATION)
something that represents another thing, either as a physical object that is usually smaller than the real object , or as a simple description that can be used in calculations模型
a plastic model aircraft 塑料飞机模型
By looking at this model you can get a better idea of how the bridge will look . 看这个模型，你可以更清楚了解该桥的样子。
to construct a statistical /theoretical /mathematical model 构造统计／理论／数学模型
No computer model of the economy can predict when the next recession will be. 任何计算机经济模型都无法预测下次经济萧条会是什么时候。 返回 model