mimicry
noun [ U ] uk/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/ us/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/
（为逗乐而）模仿别人或动物的声音或行为
the act of copying the sounds or behaviour of a particular person or animal, often in order to make people laugh
The mockingbird is known for its mimicry of other birds. 知更鸟以善于模仿其他鸟类而闻名。
His exquisite mimicry had me almost crying with laughter. 他精湛的模仿让我笑得眼泪都要流出来了。
See: mimic
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- Mimicry of the sounds produced by humans and other species has been widely reported in birds.
- His horrible habits were overlooked by his hosts because of his brilliant mimicry and his ready wit.
- In human relationships, mimicry can act as a kind of ‘social glue’.