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mimicry

🇬🇧 UK/'mimikri/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The act or ability to imitate the appearance, behavior, or characteristics of someone or something else

模仿；（生物）拟态

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
mimicother
+
ryplace of, art of, collection
=mimicry

Common Collocations

  • 1.protective mimicry保护性拟态
  • 2.animal mimicry动物拟态
  • 3.expert mimicry高超的模仿

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The butterfly's color mimicry protects it from predators.

  • 2.

    His constant mimicry of others annoyed his friends.

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