imitation
n. 模仿，仿效；滑稽模仿；仿制品，赝品；乐句重复
adj. 人造的，仿制的，伪造的
复数 imitations
例句
A child learns to talk by imitation.
小孩子通过模仿学会说话。
《牛津词典》
They discussed important issues in imitation of their elders.
他们模仿长辈的口气讨论重大问题。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Many corporate methods have been adopted by American managers in imitation of Japanese practice.
美国的管理人员效仿日本人的做法，采用了很多经营公司的方法。
