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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++mod·el1 /ˈmɒdl $ ˈmɑːdl/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable]  1 model_boat.jpg small copy 小的仿制物COPY a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be put together from separate parts 〔尤指可拼装的〕模型model of They showed us a model of the building. 他们向我们展示了大楼的模型。 a working model (=one with parts which move) of a steam engine 蒸汽机车的活动模型5  See picture of model boat 船模4  See picture of 见图 model2 fashion 时装DCBO someone whose job is to show clothes, hairstyles etc by wearing them at fashion shows or for photographs 时装模特 a top fashion model 顶级时装模特 a male model 男时装模特3 type of car etc 汽车等的型号TYPE a particular type or design of a vehicle or machine 〔车辆或机器的〕样式,型号 Renault are introducing three new models at the show. 雷诺公司将在这次展会上推出三款新车型。 Our dishwasher is the latest model (=newest design). 我们的洗碗机是最新的型号。 the 2.8 litre V6 model 2.8V6车型4 description 描述DESCRIBE a computer representation or scientific description of something 〔用于模拟实物的〕计算机模型,计算机模拟;科学模型,科学模式model of Scientists are building computer models of the ocean currents. 科学家正在建立计算机洋流模型。5 SB/STH to copy 可效仿的人/事物IMITATE someone or something which people want to copy because they are successful or have good qualities 值得效仿的做事方式,典范model for It served as a model for other cities. 这为其他城市作出了榜样。 He used English medieval architecture as his model. 他以中世纪的英国建筑作为模板。role model (=someone that you try to copy because they have qualities you would like to have) 榜样 Good teachers can act as positive role models. 好老师能起到好榜样的作用。6 model of efficiency/virtue etc someone or something that has a lot of a good quality 效率/美德等的典范 She was a model of honesty and decency. 她是诚实和正派的典范。7. art 艺术AVBO someone who is employed by an artist or photographer to be painted or photographed 〔绘画或摄影的〕模特
Examples from the Corpus
modelDarwin himself saw disease as a model of change.White's team made a model of the new ballpark to show the public.As children build models they learn about design and construction.We also have a deluxe model for $125.The wealthy girl had every model of Ginny doll and steamer trunks full of clothes for them.Do women really want to look like fashion models?Full client participation is essential to ensure accuracy when compiling the information model.Two more models are going up by Wilshire Homes of Austin.Ford Motor Co. will offer new features and new models this year.There was a shelf in his bedroom full of model planes.We produce a range of different computers, but this is our most popular model.Civil society is a classical economist's model of the free market.Seven of their 1:20 scale models have been chosen for exhibition and two have been combined to provide the full-scale installation.The 1957 photo shows him holding a scale model of an ocean liner he built entirely by hand.The example of the development of today's plate tectonic model of the Earth follows this pattern.Page three models and married rubber fetishists, with a slave on the side, flickered before our very astonished eyes."What make is the car?" "It's a Ford." "And what model?" "An Escort 1.8L."model ofAs a politician, she was a model of integrity and decency.He has a shelf full of models of airplanes that never got built.latest modelNo sooner does the latest model take its place in the market, than it is superseded by another development.It was a happy debut for the latest model to drop off the fast-bowling conveyor belt.Remember, you can at any time exchange our equipment for the latest models as soon as they become available.For on the latest models, try the computer press and like Stuff and T3.The latest model of the minivan went into production last year.The latest model on the market.So what is this latest model?role modelBanneker can be a role model for them.At my age I should probably be a role model to a few others.He is a role model of a gentleman and of how contentment can be found in being a gentleman.Brando's a role model for everybody in the business.But most men do not choose their fathers as role models as they move away from their families and into the world.Fonda, Hopper and especially Nicholson were used as role models for many future films, and thus it broke new ground.He's a wonderfully kind man and an excellent role model for the children.Our new role model, Hildamay, isn't selfish: more a regular girl guide.There aren't enough positive role models for young people today, especially for minority groups.Mary Martin no doubt offered a strong role model.
ldoce_225_amodel2 ●●○ adjective  1 model aircraft/train/car etc DHTCOPYa small copy of an aircraft, train etc, especially one that a child can play with or put together from separate parts 〔尤指儿童可以玩或拼装的〕飞机/火车/汽车等模型 He is playing with his model railway. 他在玩模型铁轨。 She builds model aeroplanes in her spare time. 她在业余时间制作飞机模型。2 model wife/employee/student etc PERFECTa wife, employee (=worker) etc who is considered to be good because they do everything they should 模范妻子/雇员/学生等 SYN exemplary His lawyers tried to show him as a model husband and father. 他的律师们竭力想证明他是一位模范丈夫和模范父亲。3. model prison/farm/school etc BESTa prison etc that has been specially designed or organized to be as good as possible 模范监狱/农场/学校等
Examples from the Corpus
modelA model car doesn't have to contain all the elements of an internal combustion engine in order to work as a toy!I built model cars when I was younger.It was his idea that it would become a model city at an initial cost of £100,000.After his death the Henderson family bought the estate and built model cottages designed by Ernest George and Peto in the village.Chris always got to work early and left late - the model employee.There, the model home styles are named after lakes, springs and, more recently, famous golf courses.Karen was a model student: hardworking, intelligent and enthusiastic.Two other girls were model students.Planning Guidance on Architects Advisory panels for panel members and panel users was prepared together with model terms of reference.
model3 verb (modelled, modelling British English, modeled, modeling American English)  1 [intransitive, transitive]DCBBM to wear clothes at a fashion show or in magazine photographs in order to show them to people 当模特;作为模特向顾客展示〔服装〕 She’s modeling Donna Karan’s fall collection. 她在为唐娜凯兰的秋装系列当模特。 Claire modelled for a few years when she was in her twenties. 克莱尔在二十几岁时做过几年模特。2 model yourself on somebody British English, model yourself after somebody American EnglishIMITATE to try to be like someone else because you admire them 以某人为榜样 Jim had always modelled himself on his great hero, Martin Luther King. 吉姆总是以他心目中的大英雄马丁路德金为榜样。3 be modelled on something COPYto be designed in a way that copies another system or way of doing something 模仿[效仿,仿制]某事物4 [transitive]TICCOPY to do a computer representation or scientific description of a situation or event 〔用计算机〕做出〔情景、事件〕的模型5. [transitive] to make something by shaping clay, wood etc 用〔黏土或木头等材料〕塑造modeller noun [countable]→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
modelMost of the decor in this part of the house was modelled after Hollywood's idea of elaborate period furnishings.Here we have a Kenar T-shirt modeled by Linda Evangelista.All the tee-shirts were modelled by the pupils during the school's fashion show organised by the Parent Teachers Association.She made a living modeling for art classes.I modelled them on the shape of your abdomen when you strode out of the sea last month.She also attended a kindergarten school where she first demonstrated her talent for modelling with clay.
From Longman Business Dictionarymodelmod‧el /ˈmɒdlˈmɑːdl/ noun1[countable] a particular type or design of a vehicle or machinethe cheapest model in the Volkswagen rangeOur photocopier is the latest model. see also brand1, make22[countable] a simple description or structure that is used to help people understand similar systems or structuresa theoretical modela computer model of the main factors determining a company’s market share Black-Scholes option pricing model capital asset pricing model EFQM Excellence Model option pricing model pricing model3[countable] the way in which something is done by a particular country, person etc that can be copied by others who want similar resultsthe American model of airline deregulationOrigin model1 (1500-1600) French modèle, from Old Italian modello, from Latin modulus; → MODULE
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model1 S2 W1 /ˈmɒdl $ ˈmɑːdl/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Language: French
 Origin: modèle, from Old Italian modello, from Latin modulus; module

1.  SMALL COPY a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be put together from separate parts
    model of
    They showed us a model of the building.
    a working model (=one with parts which move) of a steam engine
2.  FASHION someone whose job is to show clothes, hair styles etc by wearing them at fashion shows or for photographs:
    a top fashion model
    a male model
3.  TYPE OF CAR ETC a particular type or design of a vehicle or machine:
    Renault are introducing three new models at the show.
    Our dishwasher is the latest model (=newest design).
    the 2.8 litre V6 model
4.  DESCRIPTION a computer representation or scientific description of something
    model of
    Scientists are building computer models of the ocean currents.
5.  SOMEBODY/SOMETHING TO COPY someone or something which people want to copy because they are successful or have good qualities
    model for
    It served as a model for other cities.
    He used English medieval architecture as his model.
    role model (=someone that you try to copy because they have qualities you would like to have)
    Good teachers can act as positive role models.
6. model of efficiency/virtue etc someone or something that has a lot of a good quality:
    She was a model of honesty and decency.
7.  ART someone who is employed by an artist or photographer to be painted or photographed
     
THESAURUS
■ a type of product
    brand the name of a type of product made by a company, especially one that you use every day such as food or cleaning products: a survey to find out which brand of toothpaste people prefer | advertising for a well-known brand of cigarettes
    make a type of product made by a particular company – used especially about things such as machines, equipment, or cars: 'What make of car do you drive?' 'A Ford.'
    model one particular type or design of a vehicle, machine etc: The new models are much faster.

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model2 adjective
1. model aircraft/train/car etc a small copy of an aircraft, train etc, especially one that a child can play with or put together from separate parts:
    He is playing with his model railway.
    She builds model aeroplanes in her spare time.
2. model wife/employee/student etc a wife, employee (=worker) etc who is considered to be good because they do everything they should
   SYN  exemplary:
    His lawyers tried to show him as a model husband and father.
3. model prison/farm/school etc a prison etc that has been specially designed or organized to be as good as possible

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model3 verb (past tense and past participle modelled, present participle modelling British English, modeled, modeling American English)
1. [intransitive and transitive] to wear clothes at a fashion show or in magazine photographs in order to show them to people:
    She’s modeling Donna Karan’s fall collection.
    Claire modelled for a few years when she was in her twenties.
2. model yourself on somebody British English, model yourself after somebody American English to try to be like someone else because you admire them:
    Jim had always modelled himself on his great hero, Martin Luther King.
3. be modelled on something to be designed in a way that copies another system or way of doing something:
    Their education system is modelled on the French one.
4. [transitive] to do a computer representation or scientific description of a situation or event:
    They used a computer to model the possible effects of global warming.
5. [transitive] to make something by shaping clay, wood etc
—modeller noun [countable]


🔑 modelBrE /ˈmɒdl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈmɑːdl/ 🔊 nounsmall copy 模型🔑
a copy of sth, usually smaller than the original object (依照实物按比例制成的)模型a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine消防车的活动模型a model aeroplane飞机模型The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. 建筑师为拟建的购物中心做了一个比例模型。🔊🔊
design 设计🔑 a particular design or type of product 样式;设计;型The latest models will be on display at the motor show. 最新的车型将会在这次汽车展上展出。🔊🔊description of system 体系描述a simple description of a system, used for explaining how sth works or calculating what might happen, etc. (用于示范运作方法等的)模型a mathematical model for determining the safe level of pesticides in food测算食物中农药的安全含量的数学模型<titled tranID="34" status="2">Scientific research<chnsep> </chnsep><chn>科学研究</chn></titled>

Theory 理论

  • formulate/advance a theory/hypothesis 创立理论;提出假设
  • build/construct/create/develop a simple/theoretical/mathematical model 创立一个简单/理论/数学模型
  • develop/establish/provide/use a theoretical/conceptual framework 创立/建立/提供/使用理论/概念框架
  • advance/argue/develop the thesis that… 提出/论证/详尽阐述…的论题
  • explore an idea/a concept/a hypothesis 探讨一个想法/概念/假设
  • make a prediction/an inference 预测;推断
  • base a prediction/your calculations on sth 基于…做出预测/估算
  • investigate/evaluate/accept/challenge/reject a theory/hypothesis/model 研究/评估/接受/质疑/拒绝接受一个理论/假设/模型

Experiment 实验

  • design an experiment/a questionnaire/a study/a test 设计一项实验/问卷/研究/测试
  • do research/an experiment/an analysis 做研究/实验/分析
  • make observations/measurements/calculations 观察;测量;计算
  • carry out/conduct/perform an experiment/a test/a longitudinal study/observations/clinical trials 进行实验/测试/纵向研究/观察/临床试验
  • run an experiment/a simulation/clinical trials 进行实验/模拟/临床试验
  • repeat an experiment/a test/an analysis 重做实验/测试/分析
  • replicate a study/the results/the findings 做相同的研究;得出同样的结果/调查结果
  • observe/study/examine/investigate/assess a pattern/a process/a behaviour/(especially US) a behavior 观察/研究/审查/调查/评估一种模式/一个过程/一种行为
  • fund/support the research/project/study 资助/支持研究/项目/专题研究
  • seek/provide/get/secure funding for research 寻求/提供/得到/争取到研究资金

Results 结果

  • collect/gather/extract data/information 收集/提取数据/信息
  • yield data/evidence/similar findings/the same results 得到数据/证据/类似调查结果/相同结果
  • analyse/examine the data/soil samples/a specimen 分析/考查数据/土壤样本/样本
  • consider/compare/interpret the results/findings 思考/比较/解释结果/调查结果
  • fit the data/model 与数据/模型相符合
  • confirm/support/verify a prediction/a hypothesis/the results/the findings 证实/支持/核实预测/假设/结果/调查结果
  • prove a conjecture/hypothesis/theorem 证明猜测/假设/定理
  • draw/make/reach the same conclusions 得出同样的结论
  • read/review the records/literature 阅读/评论记录/文献
  • describe/report an experiment/a study 描述/报告一项实验/研究
  • present/publish/summarize the results/findings 提交/公布/总结结果/调查结果
  • present/publish/read/review/cite a paper in a scientific journal 向科学杂志提交一篇论文;在科学杂志发表一篇论文;阅读/评论/引用科学杂志上的一篇论文
example to copy 可仿效的样板🔑 something such as a system that can be copied by other people 样本;范例The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. 这个国家的宪法成了别国仿效的范例。🔊🔊(approving) a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of sth 模范;典型It was a model of clarity. 这是表达清晰的范例。🔊🔊a model student模范生a model farm (= one that has been specially designed to work well) 示范农场   see also role model fashion 时装🔑 a person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes and be photographed wearing them 模特儿a fashion model时装模特儿a male model男模特儿for artist 艺术家的🔑 a person who is employed to be painted, drawn, photographed, etc. by an artist or photographer 模特儿
🔑 modelBrE /ˈmɒdl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈmɑːdl/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they model BrE /ˈmɒdl/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdl/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it models BrE /ˈmɒdlz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdlz/ 🔊past simple modelled BrE /ˈmɒdld/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdld/ 🔊past participle modelled BrE /ˈmɒdld/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdld/ 🔊past simple (especially US) modeled BrE /ˈmɒdld/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdld/ 🔊past participle (especially US) modeled BrE /ˈmɒdld/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdld/ 🔊 -ing form modelling BrE /ˈmɒdlɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdlɪŋ/ 🔊 -ing form (especially US) modeling BrE /ˈmɒdlɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈmɑːdlɪŋ/ 🔊work as model 做模特儿 [intransitive] to work as a model for an artist or in the fashion industry 做模特儿clothes 衣服 [transitive] ~ sth to wear clothes in order to show them to people who might want to buy them (向顾客)穿戴展示The wedding gown is being modelled for us by the designer's daughter. 结婚礼服正由设计者的女儿穿在身上给我们看。🔊🔊create copy 复制 [transitive] ~ sth to create a copy of an activity, a situation, etc. so that you can study it before dealing with the real thing 将…做成模型;复制 SYN simulate The program can model a typical home page for you. 这个程序可以使用模板帮你制作一个标准的主页。🔊🔊clay, etc. 黏土等 [transitive] ~ sth to shape clay, etc. in order to make sth 将(黏土等)做成模型a statue modelled in bronze青铜像<titled tranID="34" status="2">Scientific research<chnsep> </chnsep><chn>科学研究</chn></titled>

Theory 理论

  • formulate/advance a theory/hypothesis 创立理论;提出假设
  • build/construct/create/develop a simple/theoretical/mathematical model 创立一个简单/理论/数学模型
  • develop/establish/provide/use a theoretical/conceptual framework 创立/建立/提供/使用理论/概念框架
  • advance/argue/develop the thesis that… 提出/论证/详尽阐述…的论题
  • explore an idea/a concept/a hypothesis 探讨一个想法/概念/假设
  • make a prediction/an inference 预测;推断
  • base a prediction/your calculations on sth 基于…做出预测/估算
  • investigate/evaluate/accept/challenge/reject a theory/hypothesis/model 研究/评估/接受/质疑/拒绝接受一个理论/假设/模型

Experiment 实验

  • design an experiment/a questionnaire/a study/a test 设计一项实验/问卷/研究/测试
  • do research/an experiment/an analysis 做研究/实验/分析
  • make observations/measurements/calculations 观察;测量;计算
  • carry out/conduct/perform an experiment/a test/a longitudinal study/observations/clinical trials 进行实验/测试/纵向研究/观察/临床试验
  • run an experiment/a simulation/clinical trials 进行实验/模拟/临床试验
  • repeat an experiment/a test/an analysis 重做实验/测试/分析
  • replicate a study/the results/the findings 做相同的研究;得出同样的结果/调查结果
  • observe/study/examine/investigate/assess a pattern/a process/a behaviour/(especially US) a behavior 观察/研究/审查/调查/评估一种模式/一个过程/一种行为
  • fund/support the research/project/study 资助/支持研究/项目/专题研究
  • seek/provide/get/secure funding for research 寻求/提供/得到/争取到研究资金

Results 结果

  • collect/gather/extract data/information 收集/提取数据/信息
  • yield data/evidence/similar findings/the same results 得到数据/证据/类似调查结果/相同结果
  • analyse/examine the data/soil samples/a specimen 分析/考查数据/土壤样本/样本
  • consider/compare/interpret the results/findings 思考/比较/解释结果/调查结果
  • fit the data/model 与数据/模型相符合
  • confirm/support/verify a prediction/a hypothesis/the results/the findings 证实/支持/核实预测/假设/结果/调查结果
  • prove a conjecture/hypothesis/theorem 证明猜测/假设/定理
  • draw/make/reach the same conclusions 得出同样的结论
  • read/review the records/literature 阅读/评论记录/文献
  • describe/report an experiment/a study 描述/报告一项实验/研究
  • present/publish/summarize the results/findings 提交/公布/总结结果/调查结果
  • present/publish/read/review/cite a paper in a scientific journal 向科学杂志提交一篇论文;在科学杂志发表一篇论文;阅读/评论/引用科学杂志上的一篇论文
ˈmodel yourself on sbto copy the behaviour, style, etc. of sb you like and respect in order to be like them 仿效;以某人为榜样As a politician, he modelled himself on Churchill. 作为一名从政者,他以丘吉尔为榜样。🔊🔊ˈmodel sth on/after sthto make sth so that it looks, works, etc. like sth else 模仿;仿照The country's parliament is modelled on the British system. 这个国家的议会是模仿英国的体制建立的。🔊🔊