modelled

IPA/mˈɒdəld/
IPA/mˈɑːdəld/

modelled — verb

  • modelledpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • modelleds3rd person singular
  • modelleding-ing form
  • modellededpast simple

1. to display clothing or accessories by putting them on, especially as a paid job

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

to display clothing or accessories by putting them on, especially as a paid job for a fashion brand or store; or to work as a person who poses for artists, photographers, or live audiences.

例句

Layla modelled her mother's silk wedding dress at the family anniversary dinner.

model + clothes for a specific occasion

Pedro has modelled for a life-drawing class at the local art college every week.

model for + event (work as a model)

同義詞
  • pose

    focuses on staying still for an artist or photographer, not on wearing clothes for display

  • display

    more general — can apply to any product being shown, not just through wearing

文法句型

model + clothes/garments

model for + event/person

model + direct object

用法筆記

Subject is always a person. Can be used transitively (with the clothes or item as the direct object) or intransitively followed by 'for' to indicate the person or event that benefits from the modelling work.

常見錯誤

❌She modeled for the art class.
✅She modelled for the art class.
💡In British English, the past tense of 'model' is spelled 'modelled' with a double 'l'.

2. to make a physical or digital copy or representation of something, for example b

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to make a physical or digital copy or representation of something, for example by shaping clay, assembling parts, or using computer software.

例句

The children modelled a small village out of colourful clay during their art lesson.

model + object + out of + material

Our team modelled the entire stadium in 3D software before the renovation began.

同義詞
  • sculpt

    specific to shaping solid materials like clay, stone, or wood; not used for digital models

  • construct

    more general — implies building from parts, not necessarily shaping

  • simulate

    used mostly for digital or scientific representations; focuses on behaviour rather than appearance

文法句型

model + object + out of/in/using + material

model + object + in/on + system

用法筆記

The object is the thing being built or shaped. The material or tool follows 'out of', 'in', or 'using'. In computing contexts, 'modelled in [software]' is the most common pattern.

常見錯誤

❌I modelled my clay.' (unclear what was made)
✅I modelled a bowl out of clay.
💡State what you made and what material you used.

3. to plan, design, or create something by using a particular thing as an example o

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

to plan, design, or create something by using a particular thing as an example or pattern to follow.

例句

The new railway system was modelled on the high-speed trains used in Japan.

be modelled on + example (passive)

Daniel modelled his company's customer service approach on a well-known hotel chain.

同義詞
  • copy

    implies a much closer, more exact reproduction; less emphasis on creative adaptation

  • follow

    suggests adopting someone else's approach or example; less formal and broader in use

  • imitate

    focuses on mimicking the appearance or behaviour; less common for systems, designs, or policies

文法句型

model + object + on + model/example

model + object + after + model/example

be modelled on/after + model

用法筆記

Very frequently used in the passive voice ('be modelled on/after'). The preposition 'on' is more common in British English; 'after' is also used and carries the same meaning. Distinguish from sense 2: sense 2 means building a physical or digital copy, while sense 3 means arranging the structure or design of something to match an existing pattern.

常見錯誤

❌The building was modelled OF a French castle.
✅The building was modelled ON a French castle.
💡Use 'on' (or 'after'), not 'of'.