1 a copy of sth that is usually smaller than the real thing 模型:
a model aeroplane飞机模型☞picture at sport 见sport插图
2 one of the machines, vehicles, etc that is made by a particular company (机器、车辆等的)型号:
The latest models are on display at the show.展览会展出了最新的型号。
3 a person or thing that is a good example to copy 模范;榜样:
a model student模范学生Children often use older brothers or sisters as role models (= copy the way they behave).孩子们常把哥哥姐姐当作效法的榜样。
4 a person who is employed to wear clothes at a fashion show or for magazine photographs 时装模特儿
5 a person who is painted, drawn or photographed by an artist (绘画或拍照时用的)模特儿