imitators
imitators — 名詞
- imitatorssingular
- imitatorsesplural
1. someone who tries to act, speak, or create things in the same way as another per
模仿者
因仰慕而複製他人風格或行為的人
someone who tries to act, speak, or create things in the same way as another person, usually because they admire that person
Constanza built a career as an Elvis imitator at seaside hotels.
Constanza 在海濱酒店以模仿貓王表演為業。
collocation: [famous person] imitator
At the Milan runway show, Hana pointed at a rival's dress and called the designer a shameless imitator.
在米蘭時裝秀上，Hana 指著競爭對手的洋裝，說那位設計師是個無恥的模仿者。
collocation: shameless imitator
Minh called the rival startup's founders shameless imitators of his idea.
Minh 指責競爭對手的創辦人無恥地模仿了他的點子。
Adaeze began as a K-pop imitator before finding her own unique voice.
Adaeze 最初是個 K-pop 模仿者，後來才找到自己獨特的聲音。
Cheap imitators of the popular toy appeared in shops within weeks.
那款熱門玩具的廉價仿冒品在幾週內就出現在商店裡。
imitators — 動詞
- imitatorspresent simple I / you / we / they
- imitatorses3rd person singular
- imitatorsing-ing form
- imitatorsedpast simple
1. to take someone's behaviour, style, or way of doing things as a guide for your o
效仿；學習
以某人為榜樣，照著做
to take someone's behaviour, style, or way of doing things as a guide for your own actions
Andrew tried to imitate his older sister's confident way of speaking.
Andrew 努力效仿他姐姐自信的說話方式。
pattern: imitate + possessive + noun phrase
Young architects often imitate the masters before developing their own style.
年輕建築師常先效仿大師作品，再發展自己的風格。
collocation: imitate the masters
Inês carefully imitated her piano teacher's hand position during the lesson.
Inês 在課堂上仔細模仿鋼琴老師的手部姿勢。
Children naturally imitate their parents' eating habits from a very young age.
兒童從小就會自然地模仿父母的飲食習慣。
The startup's business model was widely imitated by competitors across Asia.
那家新創公司的商業模式被亞洲各地的競爭者廣泛效仿。
- innovate
to introduce new ideas rather than following existing models
文法句型
imitate + noun phrase (the person or thing taken as a model)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense COPY CLOSELY: this sense is about using someone as a model for your own development, not about exact duplication of specific mannerisms or sounds.
2. to closely copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or moves, often for
模仿；學舌
精準複製他人的聲音、動作或外表
to closely copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or moves, often for entertainment or to entertain others
Mert can imitate twenty different bird calls with remarkable accuracy.
Mert 能極其準確地模仿二十種不同的鳥叫聲。
collocation: imitate a bird call / imitate a sound
The comedian imitated the prime minister's voice and had the audience roaring.
那位喜劇演員模仿首相的聲音，讓全場觀眾哄堂大笑。
Sivan made her little brother laugh by imitating a grumpy old man.
Sivan 模仿一個壞脾氣的老頭，把她弟弟逗得哈哈大笑。
The spy imitated the guard's walk and accent to slip past security.
間諜模仿警衛的走路方式和口音，順利通過安檢。
Yumi's parrot imitates the sound of the microwave perfectly.
Yumi 的鸚鵡能完美模仿微波爐的聲音。
- mimic
emphasises exact reproduction, especially of voice or movement, often for entertainment or mockery
- copy
more general and neutral; covers mechanical reproduction as well as behavioural copying
- ape
suggests crude or thoughtless copying without understanding, often insulting
- impersonate
implies deliberately pretending to be someone else, often to deceive or entertain
文法句型
imitate + noun (person's voice, accent, mannerism)
imitate + possessive + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense FOLLOW AS EXAMPLE: this sense emphasises exact copying of specific sounds, movements, or appearances rather than taking someone as a general model.
常見錯誤
3. said of a plant or animal that has evolved to look, sound, or behave like anothe
擬態
生物演化出模仿其他物種的能力
said of a plant or animal that has evolved to look, sound, or behave like another living thing, gaining protection or some advantage from the resemblance
The harmless hoverfly imitates the black-and-yellow stripes of a wasp.
無害的食蚜蠅擬態黃蜂的黑黃條紋來保護自己。
domain: biology — mimicry for protection from predators
Certain orchids imitate female insects to attract males for pollination.
某些蘭花會擬態雌性昆蟲來吸引雄性協助授粉。
The caterpillar imitates a snake's head to scare away hungry birds.
那隻毛蟲擬態蛇頭的模樣，嚇走飢餓的鳥類。
Some octopuses can imitate the shape and colour of more dangerous sea creatures.
有些章魚能擬態更危險海洋生物的形狀和顏色。
- mimic
in biology, 'mimic' is more common than 'imitate' for this sense
文法句型
[species] + imitates + [another species]
用法筆記
Subject is always a plant or animal. Used primarily in biology and nature writing. The more common term in scientific contexts is 'mimic'.
4. to have a similar look, feel, or quality to something else, often without any de
仿似；像
具有相似的外觀或質感
to have a similar look, feel, or quality to something else, often without any deliberate attempt to copy it
The artificial leather closely imitates the texture of real cowhide.
那人造皮革的質感與真牛皮極為相似。
pattern: [material] + imitates + [texture/quality]
The building's curved roof imitates the shape of a breaking wave.
這棟建築的弧形屋頂仿似一道海浪。
This vegan cheese imitates the taste of mature cheddar surprisingly well.
這款純素起司仿似成熟切達起司的味道，效果驚人。
The fabric imitates silk but costs a fraction of the price.
這種布料仿似絲綢，但價格卻便宜得多。
文法句型
[material/object] + imitates + [texture, appearance, or shape]
用法筆記
Subject is usually an inanimate object or material, not a person. The sense describes similarity in appearance or quality rather than intentional copying behaviour.
5. to make a copy of an object, sound, or image, especially by technical or artisti
複製；重現
用技術手段製作出副本
to make a copy of an object, sound, or image, especially by technical or artistic means
The printer can imitate the fine detail of an oil painting.
那台印表機能複製油畫的細膩筆觸。
pattern: [device] + imitates + [artwork/detail]
Nora used a synthesiser to imitate the sound of a full orchestra.
Nora 用合成器重現了整個管弦樂團的聲音。
The software imitates handwriting so well that experts cannot tell the difference.
這款軟體複製筆跡的逼真程度，連專家都無法分辨。
Forgers imitated the artist's signature with painstaking precision.
偽造者以極其精細的功夫複製了那位藝術家的簽名。
文法句型
imitate + [sound, image, or object]
[device or tool] + imitates + [something]
用法筆記
Often used in technical or artistic contexts where the focus is on producing an accurate copy. Sense MAKE A COPY is about the output; sense COPY CLOSELY is about the act of mimicking behaviour.