释义 |
model /modˈl/ noun- An imitation of something on a smaller scale
- A person or thing closely resembling another
- A preliminary solid representation, generally small, or in plastic material, to be followed in construction
- Something to be copied
- A pattern
- An architect's plan or design (obsolete)
- A person who poses for an artist, photographer, etc
- A person who exhibits clothes to potential buyers by wearing them
- A pattern or standard of excellence, often one to be copied or aspired to
- An article of standard design or a copy of one
- Structural type
- A medal (obsolete)
- A close covering or mould (Shakespeare)
adjective- Of the nature of a model
- Set up for imitation
- Completely suitable for imitation, exemplary
transitive verb (modˈelling or (N American) modˈeling; modˈelled or (N American) modˈeled)- To form after a model
- To shape
- To make a model or copy of
- To form in some plastic material
- (of a mannequin) to display (a garment) by wearing it
intransitive verb To practise modelling ORIGIN: OFr modelle, from Ital modello, dimin of modo, from L modus a measure modˈeller or (N American) modˈeler noun modˈelling or (N American) modˈeling noun - The act or art of making a model of something
- A branch of sculpture
- Rendering of solid form
- Working as a model
- The practice of adopting characteristics of others who are worthy of imitation (psychology)
Model T noun A four-cylinder motor car designed and mass-produced by the Ford Motor Company in the USA in the early 20c |