imitation
gb/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 4900
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
action
1
The act of copying someone
When a person does something the same way another person does it.
Модель употребления:
an imitation of [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'imitation' with 'image' because both can involve appearance, but 'imitation' is about copying, not just a picture.
Синонимы
mimicry (Often refers to close or skillful copying, especially in performance or nature.)
Антонимы
originality (Refers to being new and unique rather than copied from someone else.)
Коллокации
do an imitation
|perfect imitation
|celebrity imitation
|comic imitation
Темы
daily life
|arts
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Her imitation of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
- The comedian's imitation of the president was spot-on.
- He does a great imitation of Elvis Presley.
Примеры для изучающих
- She did an imitation of her friend.
- He made an imitation of the singer.
- I saw a funny imitation of a cat on TV.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
A fake version of something
Something that looks like another thing but is not real or original.
Модель употребления:
an imitation [material/product]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
fake (Informal; often emphasizes deliberate deception.)
Антонимы
genuine (Refers to something that is real and authentic.)
Коллокации
imitation leather
|imitation jewelry
|cheap imitation
|imitation wood
Темы
shopping
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- These shoes are made of imitation leather.
- The ring turned out to be an imitation diamond.
- He bought an imitation watch for a fraction of the price.
Примеры для изучающих
- This bag is made of imitation leather.
- I bought an imitation gold ring.
- The table is covered with imitation wood.
Существительное
formal
B2
action
3
Learning by copying others
When someone learns by watching and doing what another person does.
Синонимы
emulation (Often implies trying to match or surpass someone, not just copying.)
Антонимы
innovation (Creating new ideas or methods rather than copying existing ones.)
Коллокации
language imitation
|behavioral imitation
|childhood imitation
Темы
education
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Children often acquire language through imitation.
- Imitation plays a key role in social learning.
- The young apprentice learned the craft by imitation.
Примеры для изучающих
- Babies learn words by imitation.
- We learn many things by imitation.
- He learned cooking by imitation of his mother.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
imitation
IPA
GB/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
im - it - a - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: imitation
- Plural: imitation, imitations
Родственные слова
Forms
imitations
noun
Core family
imitate
verb B1
Related words
imitator
noun
imitative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inimitable
adjective
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.