| 词汇 | model upon |
| 释义 | Phr V model upon models, modelling, modelled American also models, modeling, modeled model sth on/upon sth to design or develop something by basing it on another thing or systemusually passiveThe Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is modelled on an idea of the classical theatre.She has proposed the introduction of a new education system modelled on the German system. model yourself on/upon sb (always reflexive) to copy the behaviour or characteristics of another person who you admireAs a young actor, he modelled himself on Jack Nicholson. ! Model upon is more formal than model on, and is mostly used in writing1. model sth on/upon sth usually passive to base a design or structure on something: The architecture of the building was modelled on the Doge's Palace in Venice. Reza Khan imposed new laws modeled on western principles.■ SIMILAR TO: base on2. model yourself on sb to copy another person's behaviour, style etc, because you admire them: Lewis admits to having modelled himself on Muhammed Ali. |
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