Sons are traditionally expected to emulate their fathers.
传统上认为儿子应该效仿他们的父亲。
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They may be able to emulate the dripping sound of a crosswalk, or the buzz of a power tool.
他们或许可以效仿人行横道的滴滴声，或者电动工具的嗡嗡声。
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But before we try to emulate geniuses or encourage our children to do so we should note that some of the things we learn from them may prove unpalatable.