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Imitated Meaning in English

word · lemma: imitate

ˈɪməˌteɪtɪd
IM-uh-tay-tid
ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɪd
IM-ih-tay-tid

释义

To copy how someone else acts, speaks, or does something, often to learn, entertain, or mock.

用法与细微差别

Often used for people, sounds, or actions. Can be positive (learning, flattery) or negative (mocking someone). Common collocations: 'imitated voice', 'imitated behavior'. Not to be confused with 'emulate' (which suggests admiration) or 'fake' (which means not real).

例句

The child imitated his father's walk.

basic

She imitated the teacher's voice to make her friends laugh.

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Many birds have imitated other birds' songs.

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He was so good, people couldn't even tell he was imitated.

natural

The comedian imitated several celebrities during the show.

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At first, she just imitated her mentor, but later developed her own style.

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