modeling
modeling — 名詞
1. a person whose job is to wear and show clothes, accessories, or other goods so t
模特兒
展示服裝或供藝術家創作的人
a person whose job is to wear and show clothes, accessories, or other goods so that customers can see them, or to sit or stand for a painter, photographer, or sculptor
Reema started working as a model for a Tokyo fashion agency at age nineteen.
Reema 十九歲時開始在東京一家時尚經紀公司擔任模特兒。
collocation: work as a model for [agency]
The painter hired two models to pose for his new series of portraits.
那位畫家雇用了兩位模特兒，為他的新肖像系列擺姿勢。
countable: two models
Yumi has been modeling since she was sixteen and loves walking down the runway.
Yumi 從十六歲就開始從事模特兒工作，很喜歡在伸展臺上走秀。
Many modeling agencies now look for models of all body types and ages.
現在許多模特兒經紀公司都會尋找各種體型和年齡的模特兒。
- mannequin
rare in modern fashion contexts, usually means a shop-window dummy
- supermodel
a very famous and highly-paid fashion model
用法筆記
The person is 'a model' (countable noun). The word 'modeling' refers to the profession or activity. To describe the person, use 'model' as the noun form. 'Modeling agency' (the agency doing the activity of modeling) is correct.
常見錯誤
2. someone or something that serves as such an outstanding example of a quality or
模範；榜樣
值得他人模仿的完美典範
someone or something that serves as such an outstanding example of a quality or type that others seek to emulate them
The nurse's patience and kindness made her a model for the younger staff members.
那位護士的耐心與善良讓她成為年輕員工的榜樣。
countable noun + often followed by 'for'
The city's public transport system is a model for other cities in the region.
該市的公共交通系統是區域內其他城市的模範。
Brandon considers his grandfather a model of honesty and hard work.
Brandon 認為他的祖父是誠實與勤奮的榜樣。
The community garden project became a model for neighborhoods hoping to grow their own food.
該社區菜園計畫成為其他希望種植自家食物社區的模範。
- example
more general, less emphatic about excellence
- ideal
a perfect imagined standard rather than a real person/thing
- role model
specifically a person whom others look up to and imitate
用法筆記
Frequently used in the phrase 'a model of [positive quality]' to describe someone or something worth imitating. The related attributive adjective 'model' (e.g. 'a model student') is listed separately below.
常見錯誤
3. a particular version or design of a product, especially a machine, vehicle, or p
型號；款式
產品的特定設計或版本
a particular version or design of a product, especially a machine, vehicle, or piece of clothing, that differs in some way from earlier or later ones
This year's model of the electric sedan has a longer battery range than last year's.
今年款式的電動轎車比去年的型號續航里程更長。
collocation: this year's model of
The store sells the latest model of running shoes for under three thousand dollars.
這家店以不到三千元的價格販售最新款式的跑鞋。
Ezra bought an older model of the laptop because the new one was too expensive.
Ezra 買了一台較舊型號的筆記型電腦，因為新款太貴了。
This model of the smartphone comes with a better camera and a faster processor.
這款型號的智慧型手機配備了更好的相機和更快的處理器。
用法筆記
The noun for a product version is 'model' (not 'modeling'). 'Model' is the standard English word here. The gerund 'modeling' refers to the activity of designing or simulating, not to the physical product itself.
4. a small physical copy of something, usually built to a smaller scale so that peo
模型
按比例縮小的實體複製品
a small physical copy of something, usually built to a smaller scale so that people can see what the real thing looks like or how it works
The architecture students built a clay model of the new library before construction began.
建築系學生在開工前用黏土建造了新圖書館的模型。
collocation: build a model of
Layla showed the children a plastic model of the human heart during biology class.
Layla 在生物課上向孩子們展示了一個塑膠製的人心臟模型。
A detailed model train sat on a large table in the corner of the museum.
博物館角落的大桌子上擺放著一個精細的模型火車。
The engineer used a scale model of the bridge to test its strength against strong winds.
工程師用一座按比例縮小的橋樑模型來測試它在強風下的結構強度。
用法筆記
The standard noun for a physical miniature is 'model' (e.g. 'a model airplane'). Do not use 'modeling' for the object itself — 'modeling' refers to the hobby or activity of building such objects.
5. the activity or process of using computer software to create a representation of
建模；模擬
用電腦程式建立系統模型的行為
the activity or process of using computer software to create a representation of a real-world system or situation, often in order to study how it works or predict what will happen
The team used 3D modeling to check how the new bridge design would handle heavy traffic.
團隊使用 3D 建模來檢查新建橋樑設計能否承受繁忙交通。
collocation: 3D modeling
Climate modeling helps scientists predict how ocean temperatures may change over the next fifty years.
氣候建模幫助科學家預測未來五十年海洋溫度可能如何變化。
collocation: climate modeling
Ryan spent the semester learning financial modeling to forecast stock market trends.
Ryan 花了一學期學習財務建模來預測股票市場趨勢。
The medical school uses virtual modeling to let students practice surgical procedures without risk.
該醫學院使用虛擬建模讓學生在無風險的情況下練習外科手術。
- simulation
emphasises the imitation of real-world conditions more than the mathematical structure
- rendering
specifically about generating visual images from a 3D model
用法筆記
This is the core gerund sense that truly belongs under the headword 'modeling'. It is used across many technical fields including engineering, economics, climate science, and medicine. The British spelling is 'modelling' (double 'l').
常見錯誤
modeling — 動詞
- modelingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- modelings3rd person singular
- modelinging-ing form
- modelingedpast simple
1. to wear and show fashionable clothes, jewelry, or other items so that people see
當模特兒
穿著展示服裝或為藝術家擺姿勢
to wear and show fashionable clothes, jewelry, or other items so that people see them and want to buy them, or to sit or stand for an artist or photographer as part of your job
Eliska has been modeling for a well-known fashion brand since she finished school.
Eliska 從畢業後就一直為一家知名時尚品牌擔任模特兒。
collocation: modeling for [brand]
The art students asked their friend to model for a portrait painting session.
美術系的學生請他們的朋友為肖像畫課程擔任模特兒。
Amira will model the new winter collection at the fashion show next Thursday.
Amira 將在下週四的時裝秀上展示新的冬季系列。
Ezra spent two years modeling in Milan before returning to Seoul.
Ezra 在回到首爾之前，在米蘭當了兩年模特兒。
用法筆記
When used without an object (intransitive), the preposition 'for' introduces the company or designer. When used transitively, the clothing or product being shown is the direct object.
常見錯誤
2. to make a physical or digital copy or representation of something, or to shape a
塑造；建模
製作實體或數位模型，或按圖樣造型
to make a physical or digital copy or representation of something, or to shape a material into a particular form based on a plan or pattern
The sculptor modeled a small horse out of clay before starting the marble version.
雕刻家在開始製作大理石版本之前，先用黏土捏出一匹小馬。
collocation: model [object] out of [material]
The architect modeled the new stadium after the ancient Roman Colosseum.
建築師仿照古羅馬競技場設計了新體育館的模型。
collocation: model after [existing thing]
Scientists use supercomputers to model the effects of a volcanic eruption on global weather.
科學家使用超級電腦來模擬火山爆發對全球天氣的影響。
Zola modeled her teaching style on the methods of her favorite professor from college.
Zola 模仿她大學時期最喜歡的教授的方法來設計自己的教學風格。
用法筆記
The British spelling is 'modelling' (double 'l'). In computing contexts, this sense overlaps with noun sense 5 (modeling as an activity). Frequently passive: 'is modeled on', 'was modeled after'.
常見錯誤
modeling — 形容詞
- modelingpositive
- more modelingcomparative
- most modelingsuperlative
1. placed before a noun to describe someone or something that is so good or well-de
示範；模範
值得他人仿效的完美典範（用於名詞前）
placed before a noun to describe someone or something that is so good or well-designed that others should copy it
The school gave Antonia a model award for her excellent attendance and helpful attitude.
學校頒發了一個模範獎給 Antonia，表揚她優異的出勤率和樂於助人的態度。
attributive use: model + noun
The city's model farm shows visitors how to grow vegetables using sustainable methods.
該市的示範農場向參觀者展示如何使用永續方法種植蔬菜。
The company is known for its model behavior in environmental practices.
該公司因其在環保方面的模範行為而聞名。
The hospital was praised as a model institution for patient care in rural areas.
該醫院被譽為鄉村地區病人照護的模範機構。
- poor
as in 'a poor example of its type'
用法筆記
Almost always placed before a noun (attributive). This is a formal, somewhat literary usage — the same idea is also common as the noun phrase 'a model of [quality]' (see noun sense 2).
2. placed before a noun to describe something built as a smaller copy of a larger o
縮小；模型
按比例縮小複製大型物體（用於名詞前）
placed before a noun to describe something built as a smaller copy of a larger object, typically for display, testing, or educational purposes
The museum displays a model railway that runs through a tiny 1950s town.
博物館展示了一個穿過微縮 1950 年代小鎮的模型鐵路。
Talia bought a model airplane kit and spent the weekend putting the pieces together.
Talia 買了一組模型飛機套件，花了整個週末把零件組裝起來。
collocation: model [object] kit
The architect used a model house to show the client the planned garden layout.
建築師用一個房屋模型向客戶展示規劃好的花園布局。
Ryan enjoys building model cars as a relaxing weekend hobby.
Ryan 喜歡在週末製作模型汽車作為休閒嗜好。
- miniature
emphasises the small size rather than the scale relationship to the original
用法筆記
This attributive use is far less common than using 'model' as a noun in a compound ('model airplane', 'model railway'). The noun phrase (noun sense 4) is the more standard way to express this meaning.