apes
US /eɪps/
UK /eɪps/
複數名詞
猿, 類人猿
large primates, typically tailless, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
範例:
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Gorillas are among the largest living apes.
大猩猩是現存最大的猿類之一。
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Many species of apes are endangered due to habitat loss.
由於棲息地喪失，許多猿類物種瀕臨滅絕。
動詞
模仿, 學樣
imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way
範例:
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He was just aping his older brother's mannerisms.
他只是在模仿他哥哥的舉止。
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The comedian aped the politician's speech, much to the audience's amusement.
這位喜劇演員模仿了政客的演講，逗樂了觀眾。