model
noun [ C ] uk/ˈmɒd.əl/ us/ˈmɑː.dəl/
(COPY)
C2 模范，典型，榜样
something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type
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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- 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.
(PERSON)
B1 模特儿
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
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。
See also: supermodel
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- 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.
(MACHINE)
A2 （汽车等的）型号；特定型号的汽车
a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type
a luxury/new model 豪华／新型汽车
the latest model 最新车型
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- 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.
(REPRESENTATION)
A2 模型
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
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。
model
verb uk/ˈmɒd.əl/ us/ˈmɑː.dəl/ -ll- or -l-
(CLOTHES)
[ I or T ]当模特儿;穿戴…展示
to wear fashionable clothes, jewellery, etc. in order to advertise them
Tatjana is modelling a Versace design. 塔季扬娜在为范思哲的设计作模特展示。
I used to model when I was younger. 我年纪较轻时当过模特儿。
(MAKE A MODEL)
[ T ]模拟；用模型展示
to make a model of something
to model animals out of clay 用黏土捏出动物造型
to model clay into animal shapes 将黏土捏成动物形状
The whole car can be modelled on a computer before a single component is made. 在一个部件也没制造出来前，整辆汽车都可以在计算机上模拟出来。
Phrasal verb
model yourself on someone 仿效（某人）;模仿（某人）
to try to make yourself very similar to someone else
Lots of young singers modelled themselves on Beyoncé. 很多年轻歌手都以碧昂丝为效仿对象。