ape

UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
apesubstantiv
apes
Pl.
UK
/eɪp/
US
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Übersetzungen
The ape swung from branch to branch.
Обезьяна качалась с ветки на ветку.
Definitionen
A large primate that lacks a tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons.
The zoo has a new exhibit featuring a family of apes.
A person who mimics others; an imitator.
He was known as the office ape because he copied everyone's mannerisms.
(informal, derogatory) A clumsy, brutish, or aggressive person.
Stop pushing everyone around, you big ape!
apeverb
aped
Präteritum
aped
Partizip Perfekt
aping
Gerundium
UK
/eɪp/
US
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Übersetzungen
He tried to ape his favorite actor's mannerisms.
Он пытался подражать манерам своего любимого актера.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Translation as verb
Definitionen
To imitate or mimic someone or something, often in a mocking or exaggerated way.
The comedian aped the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.
apeadjektiv
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
Used attributively to describe things relating to or characteristic of apes.
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.
The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.