mimicry
US /ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/
UK /ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/
名詞
1.
模仿, 擬態
the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain or ridicule
範例:
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His perfect mimicry of the teacher made the whole class laugh.
他對老師的完美模仿讓全班同學都笑了。
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The comedian's act included brilliant mimicry of famous politicians.
這位喜劇演員的表演包括對著名政客的精彩模仿。
2.
擬態, 模仿
(biology) the close external resemblance of an animal or plant (or part of one) to another animal or plant or to an inanimate object
範例:
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The insect's mimicry of a twig allowed it to blend seamlessly into its environment.
這種昆蟲對樹枝的擬態使其能夠完美融入環境中。
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Batesian mimicry is a form of mimicry where a harmless species has evolved to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species.
貝茨擬態是一種擬態形式，其中無害物種進化出模仿有害物種的警告信號。
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