mock-up
mock-up — noun
1. a life-size or near-final model made so people can inspect the shape, layout, or
a life-size or near-final model made so people can inspect the shape, layout, or basic use of something before the real version is built
The museum displayed a mock-up of the new train cabin beside the real seats.
mock-up of + object
Engineers checked the cardboard mock-up before ordering metal parts for the machine.
Valentina walked through the aircraft mock-up to test the door spacing.
The hospital used a room mock-up to plan where each monitor should go.
- final product
the finished version ready for real use
文法句型
a mock-up of + noun
build a mock-up
full-size mock-up
用法筆記
Often used for a physical copy in design, engineering, or exhibitions. Unlike a prototype, a mock-up does not need to work fully.
常見錯誤
2. a rough page or screen design that shows where text, pictures, or buttons will b
a rough page or screen design that shows where text, pictures, or buttons will be placed before the finished version is produced
Élise sent the homepage mock-up to the client before the coding started.
homepage mock-up
The editor pinned a printed mock-up beside her desk while changing the colors.
The magazine team compared two mock-ups to choose the cleaner headline style.
Tuan spotted a missing button on the app mock-up during lunch.
- finished page
the completed design after review and production
文法句型
homepage mock-up
app mock-up
printed mock-up
用法筆記
Common for websites, apps, magazines, and other visual layouts. This sense focuses on placement and appearance, not on finished code or printing.
常見錯誤
mock-up — phrasal verb
- mock-upbase form
- mock-ups3rd person singular
- mock-upping-ing form
- mock-uppedpast simple
1. to make a quick model or trial version of something so other people can see it,
to make a quick model or trial version of something so other people can see it, discuss it, or try the idea before the real one is produced
The design team mocked up three label ideas for the coffee bags.
mock up + object
Anna mocked up the kitchen wall with paper shelves before buying wood.
Christopher mocked the report cover up so the manager could approve it.
The studio mocked up a shop window to test the holiday display.
- finalize
to complete the finished version rather than make a temporary sample
文法句型
mock up something
mock something up
用法筆記
Usually takes a direct object and often suggests a quick temporary version made for feedback. The object may come before up, especially in speech.