transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmɪteɪʃ(ə)n ]
( imitations)
1.
An imitation of something is a copy of it.
...the most accurate imitation of Chinese architecture in Europe.
N-COUNT : oft N of n
2.
Imitation means copying someone else’s actions.
They discussed important issues in imitation of their elders...
N-UNCOUNT : oft in N of n
3.
Imitation things are not genuine but are made to look as if they are.
...a complete set of Dickens bound in imitation leather.
ADJ : ADJ n
4.
If someone does an imitation of another person, they copy the way they speak or behave, sometimes in order to be funny.
He gave his imitation of Queen Elizabeth’s royal wave...
= impersonation
N-COUNT : usu N of n