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imprinting

/ɪmˈprɪn.tɪŋ/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ɪmˈprɪn.tɪŋ/

uncountable

A learning process occurring early in life through which specific patterns of behavior, characteristic of a species, are established.

ruПроцесс обучения, происходящий в раннем возрасте, в ходе которого устанавливаются специфические модели поведения, характерные для данного вида.esProceso de aprendizaje temprano e irreversible por el cual un animal joven establece vínculos y patrones de comportamiento específicos de su especie, generalmente hacia una figura parental u otro estímulo clave durante un período crítico del desarrollo.frProcessus d'apprentissage survenant à un stade précoce du développement, par lequel certaines espèces animales établissent des modèles de comportement spécifiques, notamment l'attachement à un parent ou à un substitut.deEin frühkindlicher Lernprozess, bei dem bestimmte artefaktische Verhaltensmuster für eine Art dauerhaft festgelegt werden; auch das Einprägen oder Aufdrücken eines Musters.ptProcesso de aprendizagem que ocorre em idade precoce, no qual se estabelecem padrões de comportamento específicos da espécie. Em psicologia, refere-se também à fixação de uma impressão ou marca.zh指动物在生命早期(敏感期或关键期)迅速形成、通常不可逆的学习过程,由此建立物种特有的行为模式;也泛指心理学中这种早期印刻式的学习或印记现象。arعملية تعلم تحدث في مرحلة مبكرة من العمر وتُرسَّخ فيها أنماط سلوكية خاصة بالنوع. وتُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى الطبع أو الانطباع الراسخ في الذهن أو على سطح ما.

  1. Early learning process C1 formal scientific

    A rapid learning process occurring early in life, during which an animal establishes species-specific patterns of behavior, such as attachment to a parent or recognition of its own kind.

    • Imprinting in geese was famously studied by Konrad Lorenz.
    • The duckling followed the first moving object it saw, demonstrating imprinting.
    • Imprinting helps young animals recognize their parents and learn survival skills.

    ruЗапечатлениеesImprontafrempreintedePrägungptImprintingzh印刻arالتطبع

  • imprintings plural form
  • imprintings' possessive plural form
  • imprinting's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/ɪmˈprɪnt/

A verb used to indicate the act of marking or impressing a design, pattern, or information onto a surface, or of fixing something firmly in the mind.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по нанесению отметки, узора или информации на поверхность, или закрепления чего-либо в сознании.esVerbo que denota la acción de marcar, estampar o grabar un diseño o información sobre una superficie, o de fijar algo firmemente en la memoria o la mente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de marquer, d'imprimer un motif ou des informations sur une surface, ou de graver quelque chose dans l'esprit ou la mémoire.deVerb, das das Aufbringen einer Markierung, eines Musters oder von Informationen auf eine Oberfläche bezeichnet oder das Einprägen von etwas ins Gedächtnis.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de marcar, gravar ou estampar algo (um desenho, símbolo, informação) sobre uma superfície; também significa fixar algo de forma duradoura na mente ou na memória.zh动词,指在物体表面留下印记、图案或信息,也指将某事深深记在脑海或心中。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على طبع علامة أو نقش أو معلومة على سطح، أو تثبيت شيء ما في الذهن أو الوعي.

  1. Fix firmly in the mind B2 formal

    To establish or impress something firmly in someone's memory or consciousness.

    • The teacher's words were imprinted on her memory forever.
    • The traumatic event imprinted itself deeply in his mind.
    • She tried to imprint the instructions in her brain before the exam.

    ruЗапечатлетьesGrabar en la mentefrGraver dans l'espritdeEinprägenptGravado na mentezh铭记arطبع في الذهن

    Synonyms: embedengraveetchimpressinculcateingrainstamp

  2. Mark or stamp B1 formal

    To mark or stamp a surface by applying pressure, often leaving a visible impression.

    • The machine imprints the logo onto each product.
    • He imprinted the document with an official seal.
    • The artist imprinted her signature on the clay sculpture.

    ruОтпечатыватьesImprimir, marcarfrImprimer, marquerdeEinprägenptImprimirzh印刻arطَبْع العلامة

    Synonyms: embossengraveetchimpressmarkprintstamp

  • imprinted past participle
  • imprinted past simple
  • imprinting present participle
  • imprints third person singular