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im·i·ta·tion /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n. | a. | phr. I n. 1. 模仿,仿效,模拟,学样 We learn many things by imitation. 我们通过模仿学会许多东西。 set sb. a good example for imitation 给某人树立学习的楷模 2. 模仿的动作(或状态) He gave an imitation of Peter looking out of the window. 他学彼得朝窗外张望的那副模样。 3. 仿制,仿造;仿制品,仿造品;赝品 an imitation of leather 仿皮制品(或人造革) Beware of bogus imitations. 谨防假货! 4. 【生】拟态 The imitation of leaves by certain butterflies is unbelievably perfect. 某些蝴蝶的叶形拟态达到了难以置信的乱真程度。 5. 【音】模仿 6. 【社】【心】模仿
II a. 人造的;仿制的;伪造的 an imitation leather suitcase 人造革箱 imitation antique carpets 仿古地毯 imitation fur 仿裘毛皮
phr. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 〈谚〉仿效是最真诚的恭维。 in imitation of 为了仿效…,为了像…一样 carved timber work painted in imitation of old oak 漆成古橡木样的画栋雕梁In the 1930's some young men grew beards, in imitation of D. H. Lawrence. 在20世纪30年代,有些年轻人学 D. H. 劳伦斯的样,蓄起大胡子。 |