modelling
modelling — noun
1. work in which a person presents designer clothes, shoes, or jewellery by wearing
work in which a person presents designer clothes, shoes, or jewellery by wearing them during photo shoots or fashion shows so that brands can promote their products to potential customers
Anjali started modelling at seventeen and quickly became one of London's most sought-after faces.
modelling as a career start; fashion-industry context
After the show in Paris, Renata was offered a modelling contract with a top agency in Milan.
collocation: modelling contract
Élise does editorial shoots for fashion magazines, but her true passion is runway modelling.
Nadia spent the afternoon modelling bridal gowns for a wedding magazine's June photo shoot.
- fashion work
broader term that includes styling, design, and photography as well as modelling
- catwalk work
refers specifically to runway shows, not editorial or commercial modelling
文法句型
modelling + noun
adjective + modelling
用法筆記
British spelling uses double L (modelling); the American spelling is 'modeling' with a single L. The person who does this job is called a 'model'. Frequently combined with adjectives like 'fashion', 'commercial', or 'runway' to specify the type of work.
常見錯誤
2. the process of building mathematical or computer-based representations of real-w
the process of building mathematical or computer-based representations of real-world systems so that researchers can examine how those systems work and estimate their future behaviour under various conditions
Climate scientists rely on computer modelling to predict how global temperatures will change over the coming decades.
computer modelling in climate science
Christopher used financial modelling software to calculate the risk of investing in the new biotechnology start-up.
collocation: financial modelling software
Mathematical modelling of the outbreak helped the health department decide when to introduce lockdown measures.
Before drilling a new well, engineers use geological modelling to evaluate oil deposits beneath the sea floor.
- simulation
focuses on running the model to observe behaviour over time, rather than building the representation
- prediction
refers to the output that modelling makes possible, not the process itself
文法句型
field-name + modelling
modelling + of [thing]
用法筆記
Commonly preceded by a field name such as 'computer', 'mathematical', 'financial', 'climate', or 'data'. This sense is most frequent in academic, scientific, and technical writing.
常見錯誤
3. the hobby or craft of creating small copies of real things such as buildings, ve
the hobby or craft of creating small copies of real things such as buildings, vehicles, or animals, using materials like clay, plastic, wood, or paper
Zayd spends his weekends on architectural modelling, making tiny replicas of famous buildings from balsa wood and cardboard.
compound: architectural modelling
The local modelling club meets twice a month to paint miniature figures and assemble plastic aeroplane kits.
modelling as a group hobby; context: club
Nia learned ship modelling from her grandfather, who taught her to shape tiny wooden hulls by hand.
Model railway enthusiasts often spend years modelling a single station with incredible attention to detail.
- model-making
identical in meaning; used interchangeably
- scale modelling
emphasises that models are built to a specific scale ratio
文法句型
noun + modelling
modelling of [object]
用法筆記
Often combined with a noun specifying the subject, such as 'ship modelling', 'railway modelling', or 'architectural modelling'. This sense describes a hands-on craft activity, distinct from the abstract mathematical sense above.