mock
US /mɑːk/
UK /mɑːk/
1.
zombar, ridicularizar
to make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way
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The other children would often mock him for his unusual accent.
As outras crianças frequentemente zombavam dele por seu sotaque incomum.
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He continued to mock her efforts, despite her clear distress.
Ele continuou a zombar dos esforços dela, apesar do seu claro sofrimento.
2.
imitar, parodiar
to imitate (someone or something) in fun or derision
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The comedian would often mock politicians in his stand-up routine.
O comediante frequentemente imitava políticos em sua rotina de stand-up.
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She could perfectly mock her teacher's strict voice.
Ela conseguia imitar perfeitamente a voz rigorosa de sua professora.
1.
simulado, falso, de mentira
not authentic or real, but made to look like something genuine
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The police set up a mock crime scene for the training exercise.
A polícia montou uma cena de crime simulada para o exercício de treinamento.
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They held a mock trial to prepare for the real court case.
Eles realizaram um julgamento simulado para se preparar para o caso judicial real.