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模仿,仿效,摹拟,学样;仿制,仿造,伪造
资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Imitate \Im"i*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imitated}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Imitating}.] [L. imitatus, p. p. of imitari to
imitate; of unknown origin. Cf. {Image}.]
1. To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or
strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.
Despise wealth and imitate a dog. --Cowlay.
2. To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character,
color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to
counterfeit; to copy.
A place picked out by choice of best alive The
Nature's work by art can imitate. --Spenser.
This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And
that sustained an imitated shield. --Dryden.
3. (Biol.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a
plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation,
or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage
thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one
in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates,
in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.
资料来源 : WordNet®
imitate
v 1: reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated
the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or
older siblings" [syn: {copy}, {simulate}]
2: appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate
art"
3: make a reproduction or copy of