im·i·ta·tion¹/ˏɪmə`teʃən; ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən◄/ n 1 [C,U] when you copy the way someone talks, behaves etc 模仿，仿效: Harry can do an excellent imitation of Elvis. 哈里模仿起艾尔维斯真是维妙维肖。 Children learn by imitation. 儿童通过模仿来学习。 2 [C] something that is a cheaper copy of something expensive 仿制品，赝品