imitation
gb/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engels
~ 4900
utánzás, utánzat, megfigyeléses tanulás, utánzásos tanulás
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
utánzás
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'imitation' with 'image' because both can involve appearance, but 'imitation' is about copying, not just a picture.
Betekenis
The act of copying someone
Woordcombinaties
do an imitation
|perfect imitation
|celebrity imitation
|comic imitation
Synoniemen
mimicry (Often refers to close or skillful copying, especially in performance or nature.)
Antoniemen
originality (Refers to being new and unique rather than copied from someone else.)
Thema's
daily life
|arts
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
2
utánzat
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Betekenis
A fake version of something
Woordcombinaties
imitation leather
|imitation jewelry
|cheap imitation
|imitation wood
Synoniemen
fake (Informal; often emphasizes deliberate deception.)
Antoniemen
genuine (Refers to something that is real and authentic.)
Thema's
shopping
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Learning by copying others
Woordcombinaties
language imitation
|behavioral imitation
|childhood imitation
Synoniemen
emulation (Often implies trying to match or surpass someone, not just copying.)
Antoniemen
innovation (Creating new ideas or methods rather than copying existing ones.)
Thema's
education
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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
Lemmavorm
imitation
IPA
GB/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
im - it - a - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: imitation
- Plural: imitation, imitations
Woordfamilie
Forms
imitations
noun
Core family
imitate
verb B1
Related words
imitator
noun
imitative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inimitable
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.