They discussed important issues inimitation of their elders.
他们模仿长辈的口气讨论重大问题。
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2
When two people are keen to agree with each other, they would likely, though unconsciously, adopt the same posture as if inimitation of each other.
当两个人急于达成一致意见时，他们可能会无意识地采取相同的姿势，好像在模仿对方。
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So admired were these pieces that they encouraged the development of earthenware made inimitation of porcelain and instigated research into the method of their manufacture.