1. C 模型　 representation of sth usually smaller than the original; design of sth that is made so that it can be copied in another material
2. C 设计，型号　 particular design or type of product
3. C 模式　 system used as a basis for a copy; pattern
4. C 模范　 a model of tact, fairness, accuracy, etc.
5. C 模特儿　 person employed to pose for an artist, photographer, etc.

　construct a ～　建造模型
　copy a ～　效仿一种模式，依照一种模式
　design a ～　设计模型
　follow the ～　学习榜样
　improve a ～　改进模型
　make a ～　做榜样
　supply a ～　提供样式
　use a ～　使用标本
　foreign ～　外国样式
　latest ～s　最新款式
　moving ～　活动模型
　unique ～　独一无二的样式
　working ～　工作模型
　car ～　汽车型号
　clay ～　泥制原型
　computer ～　计算机型号
　fashion ～　时装模特儿
　pilot ～　试验样式
　uniform ～　制服样式
　after foreign ～s　按外国方式
　act as a ～　充当模范
　serve as a ～　用作标本
　design on the ～ of　按…模型设计
　～ for　…的模型〔典型〕
　～ for copying　习字样本
　～ in wax　蜡制模型

　The model shows the whole project of the irrigation system.　这个模型展示该灌溉系统的全貌。
　The little boy enjoys making battleship models.　这个小男孩喜欢做战舰模型。
　The children are playing with a plastic model aircraft.　孩子们在玩塑料飞机模型。
　They made a model of the Houses of Parliament out of matchsticks.　他们用火柴杆做了一个议会大厦的模型。
　He made a working model of a steam engine out of old bits of metal.　他利用废旧金属片制成一个蒸汽引擎的工作模型。
　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。
　What model is your sewing machine?　你的缝纫机是什么型号的?
　This dishwasher is the latest model.　这种洗碗碟机是最新型产品。
　He built his home on the model of an old farmhouse.　他仿照一栋旧农舍的式样建造了自己的住宅。
　Macho heroes in films are bad role models for children.　电影中那些大男子气的英雄是不宜孩子们模仿的。
　He's a model student.　他是个模范学生。
　Her written work is a model of care and neatness.　她做的书面作业是认真清晰的典范。
　She is one of the country's top models.　她是全国的顶尖模特儿。
　I work as an artist's model.　我的工作是做画家的模特儿。
　The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries follow.　该国的宪法提供了他国效法的模式。

 ♣ model, example
　参见example条。

1. vt. & vi.做模特儿　 practise as a model
2. vt. & vi.制作模型；塑造　 shape in some soft substance
3. vt. & vi.模仿；仿制　 make from a model; take as a copy or example

　～ a ship　做船的模型
　～ an aeroplane　做飞机模型
　～ underwear　当内衣模特
　～ artistically　富有艺术性地仿照制作
　～ mathematically　做数学模型
　～ clay into little horses　把黏土做成小马
　～ a ship out of bits of wood　用木片做船的模型

　She was too fat to model.　她当模特太胖了。
　She'd like to be a film actress, but at present she's modelling　她很想当电影演员，但目前她正在做时装模特。
　She earns a living by modelling.　她以当模特儿为生。
　He models cardigans in knitting books.　他在编织杂志上做羊毛衫模特。
　They model underwear for a living.　她们靠当内衣模特谋生。
　It is possible to model such a system mathematically.　做出这种系统的数学模型是可能的。
　The famous figure was modelled by the students.　这位著名的人物受到学生们的崇拜。

 ♣ model after〔on, upon〕　(v.+prep.)
1. 仿照…制作 form sth as a copy of sth
　The library was modelled after the Library of Congress in Washington.　这家图书馆是按照华盛顿国会图书馆的样式去建造的。
　The railway system was modelled on the successful plan used in other countries.　这个铁路网是仿效他国行之有效的方案铺设的。
　The Constitution of Canada is modelled upon that of England.　加拿大的宪法是仿效英国制定的。
2. 使仿效 make oneself like sb
　〔说明〕 model after〔on, upon〕作此解时通常不用于进行体。
　The boy modelled himself after his father.　这个男孩以自己的父亲为榜样。
　Mary has always modelled herself on her mother.　玛丽总是以自己的母亲为楷模。
　She models her behaviour upon her brother's.　她爱仿效哥哥的举止。
 ♣ model in〔out of, with〕　(v.+prep.)
　用…制作　be made of sth
　He's modelling a unicorn in wax.　他用蜡制作独角兽。
　The children were asked to model an aeroplane out of balsa-wood.　孩子们被要求用轻木做模型飞机。
　The children modelled animals with paper.　孩子们用纸制作动物模型。

　［同义词］ n. copy, facsimile, imitation, representation, example, ideal, sitter v. design, fashion, form, mould, pose, sit
　［词源］　法语modele<意大利语modello（原物形状的缩小）