[with obj.]match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation (尤指通过模仿而)赶上,超过(人,成就) lesser men trying to emulate his greatness. 比他差而又试图取得像他那样伟大成就的人。 ■imitate 模仿,仿效 hers is not a hairstyle I wish to emulate. 她的发型不是我想模仿的那种。 ■(Computing)reproduce the function or action of (a different computer or software system) (计算机)仿真