
imitations
词源
源自拉丁语 'imitatio',意为模仿或复制,后通过古法语 'imitacion' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 模仿品或仿制品,指刻意复制某物的外观或特性,但通常质量或价值不如原物。
“The market is flooded with cheap imitations of designer handbags.”
(市场上充斥着廉价的设计师手袋仿制品。)
“These paintings are just imitations of the famous artist's work.”
(这些画作只是那位著名艺术家作品的模仿品。)
❶ 模仿行为或动作,指通过观察和复制他人的行为或声音来学习或娱乐。
“His imitations of famous actors are incredibly accurate.”
(他对著名演员的模仿极其准确。)
“Children learn through imitations of their parents.”
(孩子们通过模仿父母来学习。)
常见短语
poor imitation — 指质量低劣的仿制品或模仿行为,通常带有贬义。
“That knockoff watch is a poor imitation of the real Rolex.”
(那块山寨手表是对真劳力士的拙劣模仿。)
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — 谚语,意为模仿是最真诚的恭维,表示模仿行为通常源于对被模仿者的欣赏。
“Don't be upset that they copied your idea—imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”
(别因为他们抄袭了你的想法而生气——模仿是最真诚的恭维。)