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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 擬建的新機場模型
construct a scale model of the Eiffel Tower 建造埃菲爾鐵塔的比例模型
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a model train, aeroplane, car, etc 模型火車、 飛機、 汽車等. =>illus 見插圖.
(b) design of sth that is made so that it can be copied in another material (供用他種材料做復制品的)模型
a clay/wax model for a statue, eg to be copied in stone or metal 塑像的泥質[蠟質]模型(如供用石或金屬做復制品).
2 particular design or type of product (產品的某種)設計, 型號
All this year's new models are displayed at the motor show. 汽車展覽會上展出了今年所有的新型號.
This is the most popular model in our whole range. 這是我們所有產品中最受歡迎的型號.
3 simplifieddescription of a system used in explanations, calculations, etc (供講解、 計算等的)模型
a model of a molecule 分子模型
a statistical/mathematical/economical model, eg used to forecast future trends 統計學[數學/經濟學]模型(如用以預測趨勢的).
4 system used as a basis for a copy; pattern 模式
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. 該國的憲法提供了他國效法的模式.
5 ~ (of sth) (approv 褒) person or thing regarded as excellent of his/its kind and worth imitating (值得仿效的)優秀的人或物; 模范
a model of tact, fairness, accuracy, etc 圓通、 公正、 準確等的范例
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a model pupil, husband, teacher, etc 模范學生、 丈夫、 教師等
model behaviour 模范行為
a model farm, prison, etc, ie one that has been specially designed to be very efficient 模范農場、 監獄等.
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(a) person employed to pose for an artist, photographer, etc (藝術家、 攝影家等用的)模特兒.
(b) person employed to display clothes, hats, etc to possible buyers, by wearing them 時裝模特兒
She is one of the country's top models. 她是全國的頂尖模特兒.
a male `model 男模特兒
a `fashion model 時裝模特兒.
7 (copy of a) garment, hat, etc fashioned by a well-known designer and shown in public 著名服裝設計師設計并展覽的衣、 帽等或其復制品
see, buy, wear, etc the latest Paris models 參觀、 購買、 穿著...最新巴黎時裝.