imitation

• Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, сделанное для имитации внешнего вида или качества другого предмета, часто более ценного или подлинного.

An adjective describing something made to imitate the appearance or quality of something else, often a more valuable or genuine item.

1. Not genuine or realB1formal

   Being a copy or reproduction of something authentic, often of lower quality.

   Имитация

   • She wore an imitation pearl necklace.
   • The store sells imitation leather jackets.
   • He bought an imitation Rolex watch for a fraction of the price.

   Synonymsartificialboguscounterfeitersatzfakefalsefauxmockphonyreproductionshamsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymsactualauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

• Существительное, обозначающее действие копирования или воспроизведения чего-либо, или результат такого копирования, часто подразумевающее отсутствие оригинальности.

A noun referring to the act of copying or reproducing something, or the result of such copying, often implying a lack of originality.

1. Mimetic theory in artC1formal

   The philosophical concept that art and literature should precisely replicate nature or human actions.

   Миметическая теория в искусстве

   • Aristotle's Poetics discusses imitation as the foundation of art.
   • Renaissance painters often adhered to the doctrine of imitation.
   • The play was criticized for its slavish imitation of real life.

   Synonymsmimesis

   Antonymsexpressioninventionoriginality

2. Copy or replicaB1formal

   An object that is made to look like something else, often of lesser quality.

   Имитация

   • The market sold cheap imitations of designer handbags.
   • This painting is an imitation of a famous masterpiece.
   • He bought an imitation leather jacket.

   Synonymsclonecopycounterfeitduplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryknockoffreplicareproductionshamsimulation

   Antonymsauthenticoriginalprototype

3. Mimicry of behaviorB2formal

   The act of copying or trying to copy the actions, speech, or mannerisms of another person.

   Подражание

   • Children learn through imitation of their parents.
   • His imitation of the teacher's voice was spot-on.
   • The comedian's act relies on imitation of celebrities.

   Synonymscopyingimpersonationmimicrysimulation

4. Exaggerated caricatureB2informal

   A humorous or exaggerated representation of a person, often for comic effect.

   Пародия

   • The actor did a hilarious imitation of the president.
   • Her imitation of the boss had everyone laughing.
   • The sketch featured a crude imitation of a famous politician.

   Synonymscaricatureimpersonationimpressionlampoonparodysendupspooftakeofftravesty