音标：['mɒdәl]
n. 模型, 模范, 模特儿
a. 模范的, 作模型用的
vi. 做模型, 做模特儿
vt. 使模仿, 塑造
【计】 模型
【医】 模型
【经】 模型, 典型, 样品
在线英汉词典
model的短语、例句：
odel
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(a) representation of sth, usu smaller than the original 模型（通常小於原物）
a model of the proposed new airport 拟建的新机场模型
construct a scale model of the Eiffel Tower 建造埃菲尔铁塔的比例模型
[attrib 作定语]
a model train, aeroplane, car, etc 模型火车、 飞机、 汽车等. =>illus 见插图.
(b) design of sth that is made so that it can be copied in another material （供用他种材料做复制品的）模型
a clay/wax model for a statue, eg to be copied in stone or metal 塑像的泥质[蜡质]模型（如供用石或金属做复制品）.
2 particular design or type of product （产品的某种）设计, 型号
All this year´s new models are displayed at the motor show. 汽车展览会上展出了今年所有的新型号.
This is the most popular model in our whole range. 这是我们所有产品中最受欢迎的型号.
3 simplifieddescription of a system used in explanations, calculations, etc （供讲解、 计算等的）模型
a model of a molecule 分子模型
a statistical/mathematical/economical model, eg used to forecast future trends 统计学[数学/经济学]模型（如用以预测趋势的）.
4 system used as a basis for a copy; pattern 模式
The nation´s constitution provided a model that other countries followed. 该国的宪法提供了他国效法的模式.
5 ~ (of sth) (approv 褒) person or thing regarded as excellent of his/its kind and worth imitating （值得仿效的）优秀的人或物; 模范
a model of tact, fairness, accuracy, etc 圆通、 公正、 准确等的范例
[attrib 作定语]
a model pupil, husband, teacher, etc 模范学生、 丈夫、 教师等
model behaviour 模范行为
a model farm, prison, etc, ie one that has been specially designed to be very efficient 模范农场、 监狱等.
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(a) person employed to pose for an artist, photographer, etc （艺术家、 摄影家等用的）模特儿.
(b) person employed to display clothes, hats, etc to possible buyers, by wearing them 时装模特儿
She is one of the country´s top models. 她是全国的顶尖模特儿.
a male `model 男模特儿
a `fashion model 时装模特儿.
7 (copy of a) garment, hat, etc fashioned by a well-known designer and shown in public 著名服装设计师设计并展览的衣、 帽等或其复制品
see, buy, wear, etc the latest Paris models 参观、 购买、 穿著...最新巴黎时装.
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