imitate
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3432 in the learning path
模仿；仿效
Definitions
v. To copy someone's actions, speech, or way of doing something
模仿；仿效
v. To make something look or behave like something else
仿制；仿造
Example
Our little sister loves to imitate animal sounds.
我们的小妹妹喜欢模仿动物的叫声。
Young children often imitate adult behaviour, so parents play an important role in developing healthy habits.
幼儿经常模仿成年人的行为，因此父母在培养健康习惯方面发挥着重要作用。
Collocations
- imitate behaviour
- imitate a voice
- imitate nature
Word family
- imitation (n.)
- imitative (adj.)
- imitator (n.)
Synonyms
- copy
- mimic
Usage tip
直接接模仿的对象，不加介词：imitate someone。
FAQ
- What does imitate mean?
- To copy someone's actions, speech, or way of doing something To make something look or behave like something else
- How is imitate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪmɪteɪt/, US /ˈɪmɪteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
