simulation
UK/,simju'leiʃən/US/.simju'leiʃәn/
B1
Definitions
n.
An imitation of a real system or process, used for study or training
模拟，仿真
n.
The act of pretending or feigning something
假装，伪装
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsimulateroot
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-ionact, process, state
=simulation
The -ion noun of simulate. Mostly the modern technical sense (a computer simulation), but it can also mean 'feigning' — the same imitate/pretend split as the verb.
Common Collocations
- 1.computer simulation计算机模拟
- 2.run a simulation运行模拟
- 3.simulation model仿真模型
- 4.realistic simulation逼真的模拟
Example Sentences
- 1.
Engineers ran a computer simulation of the bridge under heavy wind.
- 2.
The training uses a realistic simulation of an emergency landing.
- 3.
His calm was a simulation; inside he was terrified.