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Impersonated Meaning in English

word · lemma: impersonate

ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪtɪd
im-PUR-suh-NAY-tid
ɪmpˈɜːsənˌeɪtɪd
im-PUR-sun-AY-tid

释义

Pretended to be another person, often by copying their appearance, voice, or actions, usually to deceive others.

用法与细微差别

Formal or legal contexts (crime/fraud) and entertainment (acting/imitation). Often used in passive: 'was impersonated.' Common with phrases like 'impersonated a police officer.' Not the same as 'imitate' (which may lack intent to deceive).

例句

He impersonated a famous singer at the school talent show.

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Someone impersonated my brother online.

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The thief impersonated a police officer to enter the building.

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She was shocked to find out someone had impersonated her on social media.

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Actors have impersonated historical figures in movies for years.

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My account was impersonated, and the fake profile sent messages to my friends.

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