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imitating 音标拼音: ['ɪmət ,etɪŋ] vbl. 模仿,效法,冒充 模仿,效法,冒充 Imitate \ Im" i* tate\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. { Imitated}; p. pr. & vb. n. { Imitating}.] [ L. imitatus, p. p. of imitari to imitate; of unknown origin. Cf. { Image}.] 1. To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc. [ 1913 Webster] Despise wealth and imitate a dog. -- Cowlay. [ 1913 Webster] 2. To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy. [ 1913 Webster] A place picked out by choice of best alive The Nature' s work by art can imitate. -- Spenser. [ 1913 Webster] This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And that sustained an imitated shield. -- Dryden. [ 1913 Webster] 3. ( Biol.) To resemble ( another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds. [ 1913 Webster]
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