aping

UK
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
apingnoun
apings
pl
Traduzioni
imitationImitation souvent moqueuse ou exagérée.
His aping of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
Son imitation de la voix du professeur a fait rire toute la classe.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
mimétismeSens plus rare, mettant l’accent sur le fait de copier un modèle.
Definizioni
The act of imitating or mimicking someone or something, often in a mocking or exaggerated manner.
His aping of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
apinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe imitative behaviour.
Traduzioni
imitatifQui imite ou reproduit de façon perceptible.
Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.
Ses gestes imitifs irritaient l’interprète original.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
mimétiqueEmploi plus littéraire ou technique.
Definizioni
Imitative; characterized by copying or mimicking someone or something.
Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.
apeverb

aping

Gerund

aped
Past Simple
aped
Past Participle
aping
Gerund
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
Traduzioni
The comedian aped the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.
L'humoriste a singé le discours du politicien, provoquant les rires du public.
Definizioni
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.
apenoun
Definizioni
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!
apeadjective
Definizioni
Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.
The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.