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mimicry

UK //ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri//US //ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri//

词源

源自希腊语 'mimikos'(模仿的),通过拉丁语 'mimicus' 进入英语,最早记录于17世纪。

noun

❶ 模仿行为或能力,指生物通过模仿其他生物或环境特征来保护自己或欺骗捕食者的现象。

“The butterfly's mimicry of a leaf helps it avoid predators.”

(蝴蝶模仿树叶的行为帮助它躲避捕食者。)

“Some animals use mimicry to blend into their surroundings.”

(一些动物通过模仿周围环境来隐藏自己。)

❶ 指人类模仿他人声音、动作或行为的现象,通常带有娱乐或学习的意图。

“His mimicry of the teacher's accent made everyone laugh.”

(他模仿老师口音的行为逗笑了所有人。)

“She has a talent for mimicry and can imitate many famous people.”

(她有模仿的天赋,能模仿许多名人。)

同义词:imitation, copying, emulation

常见短语

perfect mimicry — 指模仿得极其逼真,几乎无法区分真假的情况。

“The parrot's perfect mimicry of human speech amazed everyone.”

(鹦鹉对人类语言的完美模仿让所有人惊叹。)

defensive mimicry — 生物通过模仿其他生物或环境特征来防御捕食者的行为。

“The moth's defensive mimicry of a wasp protects it from birds.”

(蛾子模仿黄蜂的防御行为保护它免受鸟类捕食。)