impersonate

• 动词，指假装成另一个人，常通过模仿其外貌、举止或声音来冒充他人；也可指模仿或扮演某人的风格、言行。

A verb meaning to pretend to be someone else, often by imitating their appearance, mannerisms, or voice.

1. B2formal

   To assume or act the character of another person, often for entertainment or to deceive.

   模仿

   • The comedian impersonated the president perfectly.
   • She impersonated a famous singer at the party.
   • He impersonated his boss to make his friends laugh.

   同义词enactimitatemimicpersonateplayportray

2. Comic representationB2informal

   To represent another person with comic intentions, often exaggerating their mannerisms.

   模仿嘲弄

   • He impersonated the teacher's voice for a joke.
   • The actor impersonated several celebrities in his stand-up routine.
   • She impersonated her friend's accent to amuse the group.

   同义词caricatureimitatemimicparodytake off

3. Fraudulent pretenseB2formal

   To pretend to be someone you are not, often with fraudulent or malicious intentions.

   冒充

   • The scammer impersonated a bank official to steal money.
   • He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
   • She impersonated her sister to access the account.

   同义词personate