
modell
词源
源自中古法语 'modelle',来自意大利语 'modello',最终源于拉丁语 'modulus'(小尺度或标准)。
noun
❶ 模型,指用来展示或模仿真实事物的简化版本,常用于科学、建筑或艺术领域。
“The architect built a scale model of the new building.”
(建筑师制作了新建筑的按比例缩小的模型。)
“She collects model cars as a hobby.”
(她以收集模型车为爱好。)
❶ 模范,指可以作为榜样或标准的人或事物,常用来形容行为或品质。
“He is a model student who always does his homework on time.”
(他是个模范学生,总是按时完成作业。)
“The company is a model of efficiency in the industry.”
(这家公司是行业效率的典范。)
verb
❶ 模仿,指通过观察和学习来复制某种行为或风格。
“Children often model their behavior after their parents.”
(孩子们常常模仿父母的行为。)
“She modeled her painting style on the famous artist.”
(她模仿那位著名艺术家的绘画风格。)
❶ 展示,尤指在时装秀或广告中以穿着或使用某种产品的方式展示。
“She models for a famous fashion brand.”
(她为一家著名时尚品牌做模特。)
“He modeled the new collection at the fashion show.”
(他在时装秀上展示了新系列。)
常见短语
role model — 榜样,指因其行为或成就而被他人效仿的人。
“Teachers should be good role models for their students.”
(教师应该是学生的好榜样。)
model after — 模仿,指以某物或某人为原型进行复制或学习。
“The new system is modeled after the successful one in Japan.”
(新系统模仿了日本成功的系统。)