model1/ˋmɑdḷ; ˈmɒdl/n [C]1 a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be made from separate parts 模型: +of a model of the Eiffel Tower 埃菲尔铁塔的模型Simon spends hours making models . 西蒙花很多时间制作模型。a working model (=one with parts that move) of a steam engine 蒸汽机活动模型2 someone whose job is to show clothes, hair styles etc by wearing them at fashion shows or for photographs〔展示服装﹑发型等的〕模特儿: a fashion model 时装模特儿3 a particular type or design of a vehicle or machine〔汽车或机器的〕样式﹐型号: the latest (=newest)model from BMW 宝马推出的最新车型4 a computer representation or scientific description of something〔用于模拟实物的〕电脑模型﹐电脑模拟﹔科学模型﹐科学模式: +of computer models of climate change 气候变化的电脑模型5 someone or something which people want to copy because they are successful or have good qualities 模范﹐典范: +for This approach may serve as a model (=be used as a model) for projects in other cities. 这种方法可以为其他城市发展项目提供借鉴。6 someone who is employed by an artist or photographer to be painted or photographed〔画家或摄影师的〕模特儿ROLE MODEL
model2adj [only before noun 仅用于名词前] 1 model aeroplane/train/car etc a small copy of a plane, train etc, especially one that you can make 飞机/火车/汽车等模型2 a model student, wife etc does everything exactly as they should 模范的: a model employee 一个模范雇员
model3v modelled , modelling BrE 【英】; modeled , modeling AmE 【美】1 [I,T] to wear clothes at a fashion show or in magazine photographs in order to show them to people 当模特儿: She models for Elle magazine. 她为《她》杂志做模特儿。2 model yourself on sb BrE 【英】; model yourself after sb AmE 【美】to try to be like someone because you admire them 以某人为榜样: Pete models himself on Elvis Presley. 皮特以埃尔维斯∙普雷斯利为榜样。3 be modelled on sth to be designed in a way that copies another system or way of doing something 模仿[效仿﹐仿制]某事物: a constitution modelled on the French system 以法国体制为样板的宪法