model

modello, modella

Persona che indossa capi per mostrarli o posa per un artista o fotografo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: fashion model, artist's model, work as a model, runway model

modello

Tipo o design specifico di un’auto, una macchina o un altro prodotto.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: type, version, design

Espressioni comuni: latest model, car model, new model, basic model

modellino, modello

Versione più piccola o semplice di qualcosa, realizzata per mostrarne l’aspetto o il funzionamento.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a model of something (They built a model of the new hospital.)

Sinonimi: replica, representation

Espressioni comuni: scale model, model of something, build a model

esempio, modello

Persona, cosa o metodo che altri possono imitare per ottenere buoni risultati.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a model for someone/something (Their school became a model for others.); a model of something (The office is a model of good organization.)

Sinonimi: example, ideal

Espressioni comuni: role model, model for someone, model of something

modello, simulazione

Rappresentazione semplificata di un sistema reale, descritta o al computer, usata per studiarlo o prevedere cambiamenti.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a model of something (We developed a model of traffic flow in the city.)

Sinonimi: simulation, representation

Espressioni comuni: computer model, weather model, mathematical model, model of something

indossare, sfilare

Indossare vestiti o altri articoli per mostrarne l’aspetto.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: model for someone (She models for a local clothing company.)

Espressioni comuni: model clothes, model a dress, model for someone, model a jacket

modellare, ispirare

Creare qualcosa di simile a un’altra cosa prendendola come esempio.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: base, pattern

Espressioni comuni: model something on something, model something after something

modellizzare, simulare

Creare una rappresentazione semplificata, descritta o al computer, per studiare qualcosa o prevederne il comportamento.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: model something using something (We modelled the traffic using a computer program.)

Sinonimi: simulate, represent

Espressioni comuni: model weather patterns, model a system, model something using something