prototype
US
UK prototype n: (original, model)
SC 原型，模型 yuán xíng，mó xíng
TC 模型
TC 模型
SC 样本，样品 yàng běn，yàng pǐn
TC 樣本，樣品
TC 樣本，樣品
We're developing a prototype for a new smart phone.
prototype n: figurative (epitome) (比喻)
SC 典型，典范，缩影 diǎn xíng，diǎn fàn，suō yǐng
TC 典型，典範
TC 典型，典範
He's the very prototype of a politician: self-seeking and corrupt.
prototype n: (precursor)
SC 前身 qián shēn
TC 前身
TC 前身
SC 原型 qián shēn，yuán xíng
The prototype for this study was done in England.