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impersonation

🇬🇧 UK/im.pә:sә'neiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The act of pretending to be another person, either to deceive or for entertainment.

模仿;扮演;冒充

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
personperson, mask
+
ationact, process, state
=impersonation

Common Collocations

  • 1.identity impersonation身份冒充
  • 2.criminal impersonation犯罪性冒充

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The impersonation of a famous actor earned the performer standing ovation.

  • 2.

    Identity theft through impersonation is a serious federal crime.

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