imitation

• 形容词，指模仿他物外观、品质或特征而制成的，通常仿造更贵重或更真实的东西。

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.

   仿制的

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

   同义词artificialboguscounterfeitersatzfakefalsefauxmockphonyreproductionshamsimulatedsynthetic

   反义词actualauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

• 名词，指模仿或复制某事物的行为，也指复制的结果，常暗示缺乏原创性。

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.

   艺术中的模仿论

   • 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.

   同义词mimesis

   反义词expressioninventionoriginality

2. Copy or replicaB1formal

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

   仿制品

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

   同义词clonecopycounterfeitduplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryknockoffreplicareproductionshamsimulation

   反义词authenticoriginalprototype

3. Mimicry of behaviorB2formal

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

   模仿

   • 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.

   同义词copyingimpersonationmimicrysimulation

4. Exaggerated caricatureB2informal

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

   模仿

   • 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.

   同义词caricatureimpersonationimpressionlampoonparodysendupspooftakeofftravesty