ape

US /eɪp/
UK /eɪp/
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macaco, símio

a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, and gibbon.

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Chimpanzees are a type of ape.
Os chimpanzés são um tipo de macaco.
The zoo has several different species of apes.
O zoológico tem várias espécies diferentes de macacos.
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imitar, macaco

imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.

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He tends to ape his older brother's fashion sense.
Ele tende a imitar o senso de moda do irmão mais velho.
Some artists merely ape the styles of their predecessors.
Alguns artistas meramente imitam os estilos de seus predecessores.