n.[C]

1. 模型，雏型；原型[（+of/for）]
   He made a clay model of the Eiffel Tower.

   他做了一个艾菲尔铁塔的粘土模型。

   Children enjoy making airplane models.

   男孩子们喜欢做飞机模型。

2. 模范，典型[（+of/for）]
   His mother is a model of industry.

   他母亲是勤劳的模范。

3. 模特儿；时装模特儿
   Lily is a fashion model.

   莉莉是个时装模特儿。

4. （汽车等的）型号，样式
5. 【英】【口】极相似的人（或东西）[S][（+of）]

vt.

1. 做……的模型；（用蜡，泥等）塑造
   The children modeled a ship out of bits of wood.

   孩子们用木片制作轮船模型。

2. 按模型制作；使模仿[（+on/upon/after）]
   She models herself after her mother.

   她以自己母亲为榜样。

3. 做模特儿展示（服装等）
4. 使（画等）具有立体感

vi.

1. 做模型；塑像[（+in）]
2. 当模特儿[（+for）]
   She models for a living.

   她以当模特儿为生。

a.[B]

1. 用作模型的
2. 模范的，榜样的
   They are a model couple.

   他们是一对模范夫妻。

n.

1. a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing, typically on a smaller scale.
   ▸(in sculpture) a figure in clay or wax, to be reproduced in a more durable material.
2. a thing used as an example to follow.
   ▸a person or thing that is an excellent example of a quality:

   she was a model of self-control.
3. a person employed to display clothes by wearing them.
   ▸a person employed to pose for an artist, sculptor, etc.
4. a particular version of a product.
   ▸a garment or a copy of a garment by a well-known designer.
5. a simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions.

v.

1. fashion or shape (a figure) in clay, wax, etc.
   ▸Art  cause to appear three-dimensional.
2. (model something on/after) use as an example to follow or imitate.
3. display (clothes) by wearing them.
   ▸work as a model.
4. devise a mathematical model of.