| 单词 | model |
| 释义 | model —model /ˈmɒd.əl/ aep /ˈmɑː.dəl/ noun [C] (COPY) ► C2 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.» The council plans to build a model town on the site.» Some groups want to set up an Islamic state on the Iranian model.» Even Chris, the very model of calmness (= someone who is usually extremely calm), was angered by having to work such long hours.» She really is a model (= perfect) student.Thesaurus+: ↑Samples and examples• • • Extra Examples:» 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.noun [C] (MACHINE) ► A2 a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type: » a luxury/new model» the latest modelThesaurus+: ↑Categories and varieties , ↑Species and gendersThesaurus+: ↑Vehicles in generalThesaurus+: ↑Machinery and machines , ↑Household equipment and domestic chores• • • Extra Examples:» 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.noun [C] (PERSON) ► B1 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» She's going out with a male model.» I worked as an artist's model when I was a student.→ SEE ALSO SUPERMODEL(Cf. ↑supermodel)Thesaurus+: ↑Fashion , ↑Modern and fashionable , ↑Modern and fashionable• • • Extra Examples:» 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.noun [C] (REPRESENTATION) ► A2 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» By looking at this model you can get a better idea of how the bridge will look.» to construct a statistical/theoretical/mathematical model» No computer model of the economy can predict when the next recession will be.Thesaurus+: ↑Models and mouldsverb [I or T] (-ll- or US USUALLY -l-) (CLOTHES) ↑Verb Endings for model ► F0 to wear fashionable clothes, jewellery, etc. in order to advertise them: » Tatjana is modelling a Versace design.» I used to model when I was younger.Thesaurus+: ↑Fashion , ↑Modern and fashionable , ↑Modern and fashionableverb [T] (-ll- or US USUALLY -l-) (MAKE A MODEL) ↑Verb Endings for model ► F0 to make a model of something: » to model animals out of clay» to model clay into animal shapes» The whole car can be modelled on a computer before a single component is made.Thesaurus+: ↑Models and moulds |
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