Wordiyomimic
🇬🇧 UK/'mimik/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To imitate someone or something, especially to mock or ridicule; to take on the appearance of another for protection
模仿，摹拟（尤指为了嘲弄）
n.
A person who imitates others, especially for comic effect
善于模仿的人；模仿者
adj.
Relating to or characterized by mimicry; imitative
模仿的；摹拟的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmimroot
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=mimic
Common Collocations
- 1.mimic sound模仿声音
- 2.mimic behavior模仿行为
- 3.mimic style模仿风格
Example Sentences
- 1.
The parrot can mimic human speech with surprising accuracy.
- 2.
Children often mimic their parents' behavior and mannerisms.