imitator
/ˈɪmɪteɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪmɪteɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈiməˌtātə(r) -ātə-/ (ame, mw)
imitator — noun
- imitatorsingular
- imitatorsplural
1. a person whose actions, words, or work copy the style of another person or thing
a person whose actions, words, or work copy the style of another person or thing, often as a form of admiration but sometimes suggesting less skill or originality than the source
Fumi is a talented imitator who makes audiences laugh by copying famous singers.
imitator who copies [performers] for entertainment
The young imitator studied every movement of the lead dancer before her performance.
Andre was known as a skillful imitator of his teacher's painting style.
Many imitators appeared online after the comedian's videos became popular.
The museum displayed works by the artist alongside those of his imitators.
- copycat
more informal, often used disapprovingly especially by or about children
- follower
weaker sense — suggests adopting ideas or methods rather than closely copying style or manner
- impersonator
specifically refers to copying a person's voice, appearance, or mannerisms, often for entertainment
- original
someone who creates their own distinctive style rather than copying others
文法句型
imitator of [person/thing]
用法筆記
Often carries the implication that the copy is less skillful or original than the thing being copied. Frequently used with of to specify the source: 'an imitator of the original artist'.