다른 사람이나 사물을 본보기로 삼아 그대로 따라 하다.
To follow someone or something as a model or example to be emulated.
예문:
"Young athletes often try to imitate the training habits of their idols."
"He sought to imitate his father's integrity in all his business dealings."
재미나 조롱을 목적으로 타인의 말투, 몸짓, 습관 등을 그대로 흉내 내다.
To copy a person's speech, gestures, or mannerisms, often for entertainment or mockery.
예문:
"The comedian can perfectly imitate the voices of several famous politicians."
"Children naturally imitate the behavior of the adults they spend time with."
다른 것의 외관이나 특성을 비슷하게 보이도록 만들거나 재현하다.
To look like or reproduce the appearance or qualities of something else.
예문:
"This high-quality synthetic flooring is designed to imitate natural oak."
"Scientists are developing robots that can imitate human facial expressions."