simulation
US /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

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模拟, 仿真
the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time
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The flight simulation prepared the pilots for various scenarios.
飞行模拟为飞行员准备了各种情况。
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Computer simulation is used to model complex systems.
计算机模拟用于建模复杂系统。