apes
US /eɪps/
UK /eɪps/
复数名词
猿, 类人猿
large primates, typically tailless, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
示例:
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Gorillas are among the largest living apes.
大猩猩是现存最大的猿类之一。
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Many species of apes are endangered due to habitat loss.
由于栖息地丧失，许多猿类物种濒临灭绝。
动词
模仿, 学样
imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way
示例:
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He was just aping his older brother's mannerisms.
他只是在模仿他哥哥的举止。
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The comedian aped the politician's speech, much to the audience's amusement.
这位喜剧演员模仿了政客的演讲，逗乐了观众。