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modell

UK //ˈmɒd.əl//US //ˈmɑː.dəl//

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。)

同义词:prototype, example, standard, representation

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。)

同义词:imitate, demonstrate, display, exhibit

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。)