mimicry

mimicry
(pl. -ies)
  1. [mass noun]the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain or ridicule
    模仿;模拟;学样
    the word was spoken with gently teasing mimicry.
    这个词是用轻微取笑口气模仿的。
    [count noun]a playful mimicry of the techniques of realist writers.
    对现实主义作家技巧的戏弄模仿。
    ■(Biology)the close external resemblance of an animal or plant (or part of one) to another animal, plant, or inanimate object
    (生)拟态。 参见 Batesian mimicry, Müllerian mimicry
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