model

Model, Modell

Person, die Kleidung vorführt oder für Künstler oder Fotografen posiert.

In einfachem Englisch: Someone who wears things to show them to others, or poses for an artist or photographer.

• She works as a model.
• The artist asked the model to sit still.
• Several models wore the new collection at the show.

Häufige Wendungen: fashion model, artist's model, work as a model, runway model

Modell

Bestimmter Typ oder Entwurf eines Autos, einer Maschine oder eines anderen Produkts.

In einfachem Englisch: A particular type or design of a car, machine, or other product.

• This model is cheaper.
• The newer models use less electricity.
• Which model of phone do you have?

Synonyme: type, version, design

Häufige Wendungen: latest model, car model, new model, basic model

Modell, Nachbildung

Kleinere oder vereinfachte Nachbildung einer Sache, die ihr Aussehen oder ihre Funktionsweise zeigt.

In einfachem Englisch: A smaller or simpler version of something, made to show what it looks like or how it works.

• He built a model of a plane.
• The architect showed us a model of the house.
• These models help children understand how engines work.

So benutzt man es: a model of something (They built a model of the new hospital.)

Synonyme: replica, representation

Häufige Wendungen: scale model, model of something, build a model

Vorbild, Muster

Person, Sache oder Vorgehensweise, die andere nachahmen können, um gute Ergebnisse zu erzielen.

In einfachem Englisch: A person, thing, or way of doing something that others can copy to achieve good results.

• Her aunt is her role model.
• This project provides a model for future work.
• He was a model of patience throughout the meeting.

So benutzt man es: a model for someone/something (Their school became a model for others.); a model of something (The office is a model of good organization.)

Synonyme: example, ideal

Häufige Wendungen: role model, model for someone, model of something

Modell, Simulation

Vereinfachte Beschreibung oder Computerdarstellung eines echten Systems, um es zu untersuchen oder Veränderungen vorherzusagen.

In einfachem Englisch: A simplified description or computer version of a real system, used to study it or predict changes.

• The model predicts heavy rain.
• Scientists compared several computer models of the climate.
• We tested the idea using a mathematical model.

So benutzt man es: a model of something (We developed a model of traffic flow in the city.)

Synonyme: simulation, representation

Häufige Wendungen: computer model, weather model, mathematical model, model of something

vorführen, modeln

Kleidung oder andere Artikel tragen, damit andere sehen können, wie sie aussehen.

In einfachem Englisch: To wear clothes or other items so people can see how they look.

• She models clothes for a shop.
• He modelled a new jacket at the show.
• Would you like to model these shoes?

So benutzt man es: model for someone (She models for a local clothing company.)

Häufige Wendungen: model clothes, model a dress, model for someone, model a jacket

nachbilden, gestalten

Etwas nach dem Vorbild einer anderen Sache ähnlich gestalten.

In einfachem Englisch: To make something similar to another thing by using it as an example.

• We modelled our garden on hers.
• The school was modelled after a successful local college.
• They plan to model their system on ours.

So benutzt man es: model something on something (They modelled the new library on an old town hall.); model something after something (She modelled her business after her father's shop.)

Synonyme: base, pattern

Häufige Wendungen: model something on something, model something after something

modellieren, simulieren

Eine vereinfachte Beschreibung oder Computerdarstellung erstellen, um etwas zu untersuchen oder sein Verhalten vorherzusagen.

In einfachem Englisch: To create a simplified description or computer version of something to study it or predict its behaviour.

• The program models weather patterns.
• Researchers modelled the spread of the disease.
• We can model how the river will respond to heavy rain.

So benutzt man es: model something using something (We modelled the traffic using a computer program.)

Synonyme: simulate, represent

Häufige Wendungen: model weather patterns, model a system, model something using something