impersonation
gb/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inggeris
másnak adja ki magát, megszemélyesítés, utánzás, személyutánzás
KATA NAMA
C1
1
Corak penggunaan:
impersonation of [someone]
The company warned customers about impersonation calls from fake “support agents.”
A cég figyelmeztette az ügyfeleit azokra a csaló hívásokra, amelyekben a hívók hamis „ügyfélszolgálatosnak” adják ki magukat.
She reported the impersonation to the platform after someone created an account using her name and photo.
Jelentette a megszemélyesítést a platformnak, miután valaki a nevét és a fényképét felhasználva hozott létre egy fiókot.
The judge treated the impersonation as a serious attempt to mislead the public.
Contoh untuk pelajar
Someone used my photo in an impersonation online.
Valaki az interneten a fotómat használta fel ahhoz, hogy másnak adja ki magát.
Impersonation can be a crime.
Ha valaki másnak adja ki magát, az bűncselekmény lehet.
Kesilapan biasa:
Don’t confuse impersonation (pretending to be a person) with imitation (copying a style or behavior more generally).
Maksud
pretending to be someone else
Kolokasi
identity impersonation
|online impersonation
|phone impersonation
|impersonation scam
|impersonation fraud
|impersonation attempt
|report impersonation
|prevent impersonation
|victim of impersonation
|impersonation on social media
Sinonim
posing (Informal; emphasizes pretending or passing yourself off as someone.)
|
identity fraud (More specific; highlights the criminal misuse of someone’s identity.)
Antonim
authenticity (Being genuine rather than pretending to be someone else.)
Tema
crime
|law
|security
|technology
|social_media
Definisi
when someone pretends to be another person
The act of deliberately presenting yourself as another person, especially to deceive others or gain access, money, or information.
KATA NAMA
B2
2
utánzás
A2
Corak penggunaan:
an impersonation of [someone]
His impersonation of the coach had the whole team laughing.
Az edző utánzása az egész csapatot megnevettette.
She became famous for her impersonations of movie stars.
A filmsztárok utánzásával lett híres.
The actor’s impersonation was so accurate that people thought it was a recording.
Contoh untuk pelajar
He did an impersonation of a singer.
Egy énekes utánzását adta elő.
Her impersonation was very funny.
Nagyon vicces volt az utánzása.
Kesilapan biasa:
Impersonation can be harmless entertainment in this sense; in other contexts it suggests deception or crime.
Maksud
comic or acting imitation
Kolokasi
a brilliant impersonation
|a hilarious impersonation
|do an impersonation
|a spot-on impersonation
|a bad impersonation
|celebrity impersonation
|impersonation of the president
|impersonation routine
|voice impersonation
|impersonation act
Sinonim
impression (Common in entertainment; often used for a comedian’s impersonation.)
|
parody (Emphasizes humorous exaggeration rather than accurate copying.)
Antonim
original performance (Performing as yourself rather than copying someone else.)
Tema
entertainment
|media
|performance
|humor
Definisi
a performance where you act like a famous person
A performance in which someone copies another person’s voice, mannerisms, or appearance, usually for entertainment.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
impersonation
IPA
GB/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən/
Suku kata dan tekanan
im - per - son - a - tion (5 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (son)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: impersonation
- Plural: impersonation
Keluarga kata
Core family
impersonate
verb B2
impersonator
noun B2
Ungkapan
do an impersonation (of [someone])
1/dˈu ən ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən əv sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
perform a mimic act
to act like another person for fun
Contoh
- At the party, he did an impersonation of the manager.
- She can do an impersonation of almost any celebrity.
- He did an impersonation that sounded exactly like her.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- He did an impersonation of a famous actor.
impersonation account
1/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən əkˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
fake profile pretending to be someone
a fake account that copies a real person
Contoh
- She reported an impersonation account that was messaging her friends.
- The celebrity warned followers about impersonation accounts asking for money.
- The site says it will delete impersonation accounts within 24 hours.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I found an impersonation account using my name.
impersonation attack
1/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
technical
security attack by pretending identity
a cyberattack where someone pretends to be trusted
Contoh
- The company tightened login checks after an impersonation attack on employee accounts.
- Email verification helps prevent impersonation attacks that target finance teams.
- Security training can reduce the risk of an impersonation attack.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Two-factor login can stop an impersonation attack.
impersonation fraud
1/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase
formal
identity-based deception crime
fraud where someone pretends to be another person
Contoh
- The investigation focused on impersonation fraud linked to stolen ID documents.
- Banks use extra checks to reduce impersonation fraud.
- He was arrested on suspicion of impersonation fraud.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The bank tries to stop impersonation fraud.
impersonation of a police officer
1/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən əv ə pəlˈis ˈɔfɪsɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
pretending to be a police officer
pretending to be a police officer
Contoh
- He was charged with impersonation of a police officer after stopping drivers with a fake badge.
- The hotline takes reports of impersonation of a police officer seriously.
- Impersonation of a police officer can put the public at risk.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Impersonation of a police officer is a crime.
impersonation scam
1/ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən skˈæm/
fixed phrase
fraud by pretending identity
a trick where someone pretends to be another person
Contoh
- Police warned residents about an impersonation scam involving fake utility workers.
- She lost money in an impersonation scam that used her bank’s logo.
- The email was part of an impersonation scam aimed at small businesses.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- This message looks like an impersonation scam.
online impersonation
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn ˌɪmpɚsənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
pretending identity on the internet
pretending to be someone else on the internet
Contoh
- The platform removed the account for online impersonation.
- Online impersonation can damage a person’s reputation quickly.
- She filed a complaint about online impersonation using her photos.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Online impersonation is common on social media.