imitation
gb/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglese
~ 4900
utánzás, utánzat, megfigyeléses tanulás, utánzásos tanulás
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
utánzás
B1
Schema d'uso:
an imitation of [someone/something]
Her imitation of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
Az egész osztály nevetett azon, ahogy a tanár hangját utánozta.
The comedian's imitation of the president was spot-on.
A humorista elnökutánzása telitalálat volt.
He does a great imitation of Elvis Presley.
Esempi per chi studia
She did an imitation of her friend.
Utánozta a barátját.
He made an imitation of the singer.
Utánozta az énekest.
I saw a funny imitation of a cat on TV.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'imitation' with 'image' because both can involve appearance, but 'imitation' is about copying, not just a picture.
Significato
The act of copying someone
Collocazioni
do an imitation
|perfect imitation
|celebrity imitation
|comic imitation
Sinonimi
mimicry (Often refers to close or skillful copying, especially in performance or nature.)
Contrari
originality (Refers to being new and unique rather than copied from someone else.)
Temi
daily life
|arts
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
When a person does something the same way another person does it.
The action of doing something in the same way as someone else, especially to be like them or to entertain.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
utánzat
B1
Schema d'uso:
an imitation [material/product]
These shoes are made of imitation leather.
Ezek a cipők műbőrből készültek.
The ring turned out to be an imitation diamond.
Kiderült, hogy a gyűrűben lévő kő csak gyémántutánzat.
He bought an imitation watch for a fraction of the price.
Esempi per chi studia
This bag is made of imitation leather.
Ez a táska műbőrből készült.
I bought an imitation gold ring.
Vettem egy aranynak látszó, de nem valódi gyűrűt.
The table is covered with imitation wood.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'imitation' with 'illusion'; 'imitation' is a real object made to look like another, while 'illusion' is only a trick for the eyes or mind.
Significato
A fake version of something
Collocazioni
imitation leather
|imitation jewelry
|cheap imitation
|imitation wood
Sinonimi
fake (Informal; often emphasizes deliberate deception.)
Contrari
genuine (Refers to something that is real and authentic.)
Temi
shopping
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that looks like another thing but is not real or original.
A thing that is made to look like something else, often of lower quality and not genuine.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
3
Children often acquire language through imitation.
A gyerekek gyakran utánzás útján sajátítják el a nyelvet.
Imitation plays a key role in social learning.
Az utánzás kulcsszerepet játszik a szociális tanulásban.
The young apprentice learned the craft by imitation.
Esempi per chi studia
Babies learn words by imitation.
A kisbabák utánzással tanulják meg a szavakat.
We learn many things by imitation.
Sok mindent utánzással tanulunk meg.
He learned cooking by imitation of his mother.
Significato
Learning by copying others
Collocazioni
language imitation
|behavioral imitation
|childhood imitation
Sinonimi
emulation (Often implies trying to match or surpass someone, not just copying.)
Contrari
innovation (Creating new ideas or methods rather than copying existing ones.)
Temi
education
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
When someone learns by watching and doing what another person does.
The process by which someone learns skills or behaviors by observing and copying others.
Grammatica
Forma base
imitation
IPA
GB/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
im - it - a - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: imitation
- Plural: imitation, imitations
Famiglia di parole
Forms
imitations
noun
Core family
imitate
verb B1
Related words
imitator
noun
imitative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inimitable
adjective
Espressioni
in imitation of
1/ˈɪn ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
In a way that copies something
Done in the same way as someone or something else.
Esempi
- The building was designed in imitation of ancient Greek temples.
- He spoke in imitation of his favorite actor.
the sincerest form of flattery
1/ðə sˈɪnsɚˈɛst fˈɔɹm əv flˈætɚi/
idiom
Copying shows admiration
When you copy someone, it means you admire them.
Esempi
- They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
- Her hairstyle was copied by many girls at school—imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.