英语单词

mimic是什么意思

mimic

英 ['mɪmɪk] 美 ['mɪmɪk]
  • vt. 模仿,摹拟
  • n. 效颦者,模仿者;仿制品;小丑
  • adj. 模仿的,模拟的;假装的

助记提示


1、mim- + -ic.

中文词源


mimic 模仿某人的言行举止

来自mime,模仿,-ic,形容词后缀。

英文词源


mimic (n.)
1580s, "a mime," from Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," from mimos "mime."
mimic (v.)
1680s, from mimic (n.). Related: Mimicked; mimicking.
mimic (adj.)
1590s, from Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," verbal adjective from mimeisthai "to mimic, imitate, portray by means of imitation" (see mimeograph).

双语例句


1. Neural networks are computer systems which mimic the workings of the brain.
神经网络是模拟大脑工作方式的计算机系统。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Designing silicon chips to mimic human organs sounds fanciful.
设计硅芯片模仿人的器官听上去是异想天开。

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3. He could mimic anybody.
他可以模仿任何人。

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4. One of my brothers is a wonderful mimic.
我的一个兄弟很善于模仿.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. A parrot can mimic a person's voice.
鹦鹉能学人的声音.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

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