simulated

/ˈsɪmjuleɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪmjuleɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd/ (ame, mw)

simulated — adjective

  • simulatedpositive
  • more simulatedcomparative
  • most simulatedsuperlative

1. created or arranged to copy the appearance, sound, or feel of something real, of

1.形容詞B2
釋義

created or arranged to copy the appearance, sound, or feel of something real, often used for practice, testing, or entertainment

例句

Before flying a real plane, the students practiced in a simulated cockpit.

simulated + [equipment noun] for flight training

A simulated business meeting is part of the final exam for management students.

simulated + [event noun] in assessment contexts

同義詞
  • artificial

    broader term; can describe anything human-made or not natural, whereas simulated specifically implies copying features of something real

  • imitation

    used for products or materials that copy a brand or substance; simulated focuses more on reproducing conditions or experiences

  • mock

    used for practice versions of tests, interviews, or events; overlaps with simulated in training contexts but often implies a simpler replica

  • virtual

    refers specifically to computer-generated environments; simulated can be either physical or digital

反義詞
  • real

    genuine and actually existing, not a copy or imitation

  • authentic

    truly what it claims to be; genuine in origin or nature

  • genuine

    truly what it is described as; not fake or artificial

文法句型

simulated + noun

用法筆記

Commonly placed before nouns for equipment, environments, or events created for training, testing, or research purposes.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a simulated handbag at the market.
✅She bought a fake / imitation handbag at the market.
💡"simulated" describes conditions, environments, and processes (e.g. simulated flight, simulated test), not ordinary consumer objects; use "fake" or "imitation" instead.