Word · Frequency #7650
imitates
模仿；仿效
imitates is the third person singular of imitate.
核心释义
To copy or follow the example of someone or something.
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作为模型或模式进行模仿；制作副本、对应物或类似物
To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.
作为模型或模式进行模仿；制作副本、对应物或类似物；模仿；效法；冒充；仿造
用法In use
Children often imitate their parents' gestures and expressions.
用法提示：此处imitate表示模仿行为或外表。
Some birds can imitate human speech surprisingly well.
用法提示：此处imitate表示复制声音或行为。
The artist tried to imitate Van Gogh's style in his painting.
用法提示：此处imitate表示仿效风格或外观。
imitate someone/something
模仿的对象可以是人或事物。
Children often imitate their parents.
孩子们经常模仿父母。
imitate someone doing something
强调模仿某人的具体行为。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- imitate someone's behavior
- 模仿某人的行为
- Children often imitate their parents' behavior.孩子们经常模仿父母的行为。
- imitate a famous singer
- 模仿著名歌手
- He can imitate many famous singers perfectly.他能完美地模仿许多著名歌手。
- imitate the sound of
- 模仿……的声音
- The parrot can imitate the sound of a telephone.这只鹦鹉能模仿电话的声音。
- imitate a style
- 模仿一种风格
- Many young artists imitate the style of Van Gogh.许多年轻艺术家模仿梵高的风格。
- imitate an accent
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
读音似“一摸他”，模仿他的动作，牢记“模仿”之意。
语境与语域Context & Register
中性；常用于描述复制行为或外观，适用于日常、正式或技术场合。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Common words sharing the -ate ending: 'rotate' has the same final /teɪt/ with first-syllable stress as 'imitate'. 'Dictate' and 'create' stress the second syllable, so they sound different. 'Calculate' and 'regulate' pronounce the -ate as /leɪt/.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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