model

model
noun

a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original
模型
a model of St Paul's Cathedral.
圣保罗大教堂的模型。
[as modifier]a model aeroplane.
模型飞机。
■(in sculpture) a figure or object made in clay or wax, to be reproduced in another more durable material
（雕塑）原型；模型
a system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate
模式；样式；模范
the law became a model for dozens of laws banning nondegradable plastic products.
该法律成为许多禁止不可降解塑料制品法律的模式。
[as modifier]a model farm.
示范农场。
■a simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions
（数学）模型
a statistical model used for predicting the survival rates of endangered species.
预测濒危物种生存率的统计模型。
■(model of)a person or thing regarded as an excellent example of a specified quality
模范，典型，榜样
as she grew older, she became a model of self-control.
长大后，她成为自我约束的榜样。
[as modifier]he was a model husband and father.
他是模范丈夫也是模范父亲。
■(model for)an actual person or place on which a specified fictional character or location is based
（小说中人物或地点的）原型
Preston was the model for Coketown in ‘Hard Times’.
普雷斯顿是《艰难时世》中焦煤镇的原型。
■(the Model)the plan for the reorganization of the Parliamentary army, passed by the House of Commons in 1644–5
新模范军法案（英国下院在1644—1645年通过的重组议会军队的计划）。参见 New Model Army
a person, typically a woman, employed to display clothes by wearing them
（尤指女）时装模特儿
■a person employed to pose for an artist, photographer, or sculptor
（艺术创作）模特儿
an artist's model.
艺术家的模特儿。
a particular design or version of a product
（产品）设计；型号
changing your car for a new model.
把你的车换成新型号的。
■a garment or a copy of a garment by a well-known designer
（著名设计师设计的）款式

(modelled, modelling; 美 modeled, modeling)
[with obj.]

fashion or shape (a three-dimensional figure or object) in a malleable material such as clay or wax
（用可塑材料）制…的模型；塑造
use the icing to model a house.
用这蛋白糖做模型小屋。
■(in drawing or painting) represent so as to appear three-dimensional
（素描，油画）使呈立体感
the body of the woman to the right is modelled in softer, riper forms.
右边女子的体形表现得更柔和、更成熟。
■(model something on/after)use (especially a system or procedure) as an example to follow or imitate
把（某事物，尤指体制或程序）当作模式；把…当作模范
the research method will be modelled on previous work.
研究方法将以先前的工作作为模式。
■(model oneself on)take (someone admired or respected) as an example to copy
仿效；以…为榜样
he models himself on rock legend Elvis Presley.
他以摇滚乐传奇人物埃尔维斯•普雷斯利为榜样。
■devise a representation, especially a mathematical one, of (a phenomenon or system)
把（现象，系统）表达为模型（尤指数学模型）
a computer program that can model how smoke behaves.
能把烟的运动模型化的电脑程序。
display (clothes) by wearing them
当模特儿展示（服装）
■[no obj.]work as a model by displaying clothes or posing for an artist or sculptor
当模特儿

派生
modeller
noun
语源

late 16th cent. (denoting a set of plans of a building): from French modelle, from Italian modello, from an alteration of Latin modulus (see modulus)

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