mimicry
UK/'mimikri/US
TOEFLC2
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-derivedmimicother
+
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.