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mimic

/ˈmɪmɪk/

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1 · verb

to copy someone's voice, actions, or appearance

模仿

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The child could mimic the sound of a train with surprising accuracy.
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那个孩子模仿火车声，像得出奇。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɪmɪk/

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