simulate
gb/sˈɪmjəlɪt/ us/sˈɪmjəlɪt/
B2
Inglês
~ 7800
szimulál, modellez, színlel, megjátszik, utánoz, imitál
VERBO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
to simulate [process/situation]
The researchers used software to simulate climate change over the next fifty years.
A kutatók szoftvert használtak arra, hogy szimulálják az éghajlatváltozást a következő ötven évre.
Pilots train on a device that can simulate almost any emergency situation.
A pilóták olyan eszközön gyakorolnak, amely szinte bármilyen vészhelyzetet képes szimulálni.
The engineer built a model to simulate how the bridge would respond to strong winds.
We can simulate customer traffic to test how the new website will perform.
The lab can simulate the extreme temperatures found in space.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The program can simulate a car crash.
A program képes szimulálni egy autóbalesetet.
Students used a computer game to simulate running a small business.
A diákok számítógépes játékkal szimulálták egy kisvállalkozás vezetését.
The test room can simulate very cold weather.
Scientists simulate storms to see how buildings will react.
We simulated an exam situation to help students prepare.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "simulate" with "stimulate". "Simulate" means to copy or recreate how something happens (e.g. "simulate an accident"), while "stimulate" means to cause something to become more active or to grow (e.g. "stimulate the economy"). Also, do not use "as" after "simulate": say "simulate a conversation", not "simulate as a conversation".
Significado
create a model of something
Colocações
simulate conditions
|simulate a real-world situation
|simulate behavior
|simulate results
|simulate an experiment
|simulate a disaster
Sinónimos
model (Often used in technical contexts for building a mathematical or computer representation of a system; very close in meaning when talking about systems and processes.)
Antónimos
observe (Focuses on watching what really happens in the real world instead of using an artificial or computer-made copy.)
Temas
technology
|science
|work
Definição
To make an artificial copy of how something works or happens, often using a computer, so you can study or practice it.
To create an artificial or computer-based model of a system, process, or situation in order to reproduce and study its behavior.
VERBO
C1
2
színlel
B2
megjátszik
B2
Padrão de uso:
to simulate [emotion/state]
He tried to simulate interest in the topic, but his boredom was obvious.
Megpróbált érdeklődést színlelni a téma iránt, de nyilvánvaló volt, hogy unatkozik.
The actor could convincingly simulate severe pain.
A színész meggyőzően tudott súlyos fájdalmat színlelni.
She simulated a headache so she could leave the meeting early.
The child was accused of simulating illness to avoid school.
It is difficult to simulate genuine surprise when you already know the secret.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He simulated interest, but he did not really care.
Érdeklődést színlelt, de valójában nem érdekelte a dolog.
She simulated a cold to stay at home.
Megfázást színlelt, hogy otthon maradhasson.
The boy simulated pain when he fell.
They simulated surprise when they saw the gift.
The student simulated confidence in the interview.
Erro comum:
Learners often use "pretend" instead of "simulate" in all situations. "Pretend" is more common in everyday speech, especially with people (e.g. children pretending). "Simulate" is more formal and is often used in written or formal spoken English, especially in legal, medical, or academic contexts (e.g. "to simulate illness").
Significado
pretend to feel or be something
Colocações
simulate interest
|simulate concern
|simulate illness
|simulate enthusiasm
|simulate surprise
Sinónimos
feign (A formal word that almost always means to pretend to have a feeling or condition, so it is very close in meaning to this sense of "simulate".)
Antónimos
genuinely feel (Emphasizes that the emotion or state is real and honest, not acted or pretended.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
Definição
To act as if you feel or are something when this is not true, usually to trick other people.
To pretend to have a particular feeling, quality, or physical state, especially in order to deceive others.
VERBO
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
to simulate [material/appearance/effect]
The floor is made of plastic designed to simulate wood.
A padló műanyagból készült, és úgy tervezték, hogy fát utánozzon.
These special lamps simulate natural daylight in offices.
Ezek a különleges lámpák a természetes nappali fényt utánozzák az irodákban.
The costume uses cheap fabric to simulate silk.
The animation is so smooth that it can simulate real movement.
The walls were painted to simulate stone blocks.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The table uses a film to simulate wood.
Az asztal fóliával utánozza a fa hatását.
These lights simulate daylight in the room.
Ezek a lámpák a nappali fényt utánozzák a szobában.
The toy coins simulate real money.
The wallpaper simulates a brick wall.
The cheap ring simulates gold.
Erro comum:
Learners may choose "look like" or "be like" instead of "simulate". These are correct but less formal. Use "simulate" when you want to sound more technical or precise, especially for materials, light, or visual effects.
Significado
copy the look or effect of something
Colocações
simulate wood
|simulate leather
|simulate daylight
|simulate natural light
|simulate movement
Sinónimos
imitate (A general word meaning to copy how something looks or behaves; less formal and more widely used than "simulate".)
Antónimos
differ from (Highlights that one thing looks clearly unlike another, rather than copying its appearance or effect.)
Temas
design
|everyday life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definição
To make something that looks or seems like something else, but is not really that thing.
To produce something that imitates the appearance or effect of another thing, without actually being that thing.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
simulate
IPA
GB/sˈɪmjəlɪt/
US/sˈɪmjəlɪt/
Sílabas e acento
sim - u - late (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sim)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: simulate
- 3rd Person Singular: simulates
- Present Participle: simulating
- Past: simulated
Família de palavras
Forms
simulates
verb
simulating
verb
simulated
verb
Core family
simulation
noun B1
Related words
simulator
noun B2
Advanced or less common
dissimulate
verb
dissimulation
noun
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