simulate

• 动词，指模仿或再现某事物的条件、外观或过程，常用于测试、训练或研究等目的。

A verb used to indicate the act of imitating or reproducing the conditions or appearance of something, often for testing or training purposes.

1. Imitate or replicateB2formaltechnical

   To imitate the appearance, function, or conditions of something, often for testing or training purposes.

   模拟或复制

   • The software can simulate the flight of an aircraft.
   • Engineers simulate crash tests to improve car safety.
   • The program simulates real-world weather conditions.

   同义词copyemulateimitatemimicmodelreplicatereproduce

2. Model a processB2formaltechnical

   To create a computer model of a real-world process or system to study its behavior.

   模拟

   • Scientists simulate climate change scenarios to predict future impacts.
   • The game simulates the growth of a virtual city.
   • We used a program to simulate the chemical reaction.

   同义词emulateimitatemimicmodelreplicatereproduce

3. Pretend or feignB2formal

   To pretend to have a particular feeling or condition.

   假装

   • He simulated enthusiasm for the project.
   • She simulated a headache to avoid the meeting.
   • The actor simulated pain convincingly on stage.

   同义词affectcounterfeitdissemblefakefeignpretendsham

   反义词acknowledgeadmitconfessreveal