imitative

imitative
[ˈɪmɪtətɪv]
adjective
  1. copying or following a model or example
    模仿的
    the derring-do of our film heroes inspired us to imitative feats.
    我们电影里主角们的大胆激发了我们的模仿本领。
    ■following a model or example without any attempt at originality
    缺乏原创性的
    an ill-conceived and imitative addition to the museum.
    既欠考虑又缺乏原创性的博物馆扩建。
  2. (of a word) reproducing a natural sound (e.g. fizz) or pronounced in a way that is thought to correspond to the appearance or character of the object or action described (e.g. blob)
    (单词)摹声(摹拟自然音,如fizz,或摹拟其表现、特性,如blob)的
派生
imitatively
adverb
imitativeness
noun
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: from late Latin imitativus, from the verb imitari (see imitate)
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