model noun ⇨model (provide a model for sb to copy)⇨brand (the latest model)⇨copy2 (a model aeroplane)⇨example2 (a model student)model verb ⇨simulatemodel
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model ♦︎ pattern ♦︎ prototype ♦︎ precedent ♦︎ blueprint ♦︎ templateThese are all words for sth that can be copied by other people.这些词均表示样本、范例、模板。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a model / pattern / prototype / precedent / blueprint / template for sth◆to provide / serve as / act as a model / prototype / precedent / blueprint / template◆to develop / create a model / prototype / blueprint / template◆to set a pattern / precedent◆to follow / copy a model / pattern / precedent / blueprint / template■model [countable] an example of sth 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。 see also model yourself/sth on sb/sth ⇨ follow4, model ⇨ example2■pattern [countable, usually singular] an excellent example of sth such as a system that other people should copy范例;典范;样板◆This system sets the pattern for others to follow.这个系统堪为他人仿效的典范。NOTE辨析 Model or pattern?A system or organization is/provides a model but sets a pattern for people to follow. A pattern is always an excellent example and one that people should follow; a model is an example that people do follow, although this is usually because it works well.表示某一系统或组织可供人仿效可以说be/provide a model或set a pattern。pattern总是指人们应该仿效的优秀榜样、典范;model指通常因运转良好而确实为人们所仿效的范例。■prototype ˈprəʊtətaɪp; NAmEˈproʊtətaɪp [countable] the first design of sth from which other forms are copied or developed原型;雏形;最初形态◆He produced designs for the prototype of the modern bicycle.他设计了现代自行车的雏形。■precedentˈpresɪdənt [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) an official action or decision that has been taken in the past and that is seen as an example or rule to be followed in a similar situation later可援用参考的具体例子;实例;范例◆The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases.这项裁决为今后的诽谤案提供了判例。◆The decision of the local authority was based on historical precedent.地方当局的决定是以历史前例为依据的。■blueprint ˈbluːprɪnt [countable] a plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieved; a model showing how sth should be done or made行动方案;计划蓝图;模型;模板◆The government has published a blueprint for an integrated transport system.政府公布了建设综合联运体系的方案。◆They see the device as the blueprint for all future chip design.他们把这个装置视为未来所有芯片设计的模板。■template [countable] a thing that is used as a model for producing other similar examples样板;范例;模板◆If you need to write a lot of similar letters, set up a template on your computer.如果你需要写许多类似的信件,就在计算机上设一个模板。