音标:['mimikri] ;
n. 模仿
[医] 拟态(生物), 模仿, 模拟
n. the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
词型变化:名词复数形式 : mimicries
考试类型:[托福]
词性分布:
名词90%
形容词10%

mimicry的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. Language learning usually necessitates conscious mimicry.一般地说,学习语言就要进行有意识的模仿。
  2. Best mimicry too can generate the imitation article, not genuine calligraphy.最好的模仿也只能产生赝品,而不是真迹。
  3. Mimicry in plants or animals is a three-part system.动植物的拟态包括三方面的内容。

词汇搭配

  • protective mimicry保护性拟态
  • Batesian mimicry警戒拟态,贝氏拟态...
  • reciprocal mimicry交互拟态

经典引文

  • The mimicry was so perfect, the tone of the voice so accurately produced.

    出自:Baroness Orczy
  • When she told them what the wicked old witch said..her own face twisted and snarled in chilling mimicry.

    出自:Dennis Potter
  • With his gift of mimicry, he also caught the great man's manner perfectly.

    出自:D. Fraser
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