model词组,隐喻,短语

model

modelmodel[ˈmɒd(ə)l]'model sb/sth/yourself on sb/sth (also'model sb/sth/yourself upon sb/sth more formal)(AmE also 'model sb/sth after sb/sth)1.■to make or create sth that looks or behaves like sth else; to take sb, especially sb you like, as an example and copy them仿造；以……为榜样；模仿:The house was modelled on a French chateau.这房子是模仿一座法国大别墅建造的。He modelled the main character on his friend.他的这个主要人物是以他的朋友为原型的。He still models himself on Elvis.他还在模仿埃尔维斯。2.■Model sb/sth on/after sb/sth is often used in the passive. model sb/sth on/after sb/sth常用于被动语态:The ship was modelled after a Greek pirate ship.这艘船是模仿希腊海盗船制造的。[G]v+n/pron+prep