simulate

The wall surface is made to simulate stone. = The wall surface simulates stone.墙面被做成了仿真石墙。

The model will be used to simulate the effects of an earthquake.这个模型将用于模拟地震的影响。

The material simulates [=imitates] the look and feel of real fur.这种材料模拟了真皮的外观和触感。