Definitions
v. to copy someone's behaviour or reproduce something's features
模仿；模拟
n. a person skilled at copying other people's voices or behaviour
善于模仿他人者
Example
Our parrot mimics the sound of the doorbell perfectly.
我们家的鹦鹉把门铃声模仿得惟妙惟肖。
Engineers increasingly mimic natural structures to develop lighter materials that require less energy to manufacture.
工程师越来越多地模拟自然结构，以开发制造时耗能更低的轻质材料。
Collocations
- mimic someone's voice
- mimic natural processes
- a talented mimic
Word family
- mimicry (n.)
- mimetic (adj.)
Synonyms
- imitate
- copy
Usage tip
过去式mimicked，进行时mimicking，均加k。
FAQ
- What does mimic mean?
- to copy someone's behaviour or reproduce something's features a person skilled at copying other people's voices or behaviour
- How is mimic pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪmɪk/, US /ˈmɪmɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
