다른 사람의 목소리, 몸짓, 태도 등을 재미나 조롱의 목적으로 흉내 내는 행위나 기술
The action or skill of imitating the voice, gestures, or mannerisms of another person, often for entertainment or mockery.
예문:
"The actor's mimicry of the local accent was so convincing that he was mistaken for a native."
"She used mimicry to poke fun at her brother's dramatic way of speaking."
포식자나 먹잇감을 속이기 위해 생물이 다른 생물이나 주변 물체와 비슷하게 닮는 현상
The resemblance of one organism to another or to an object in its environment, typically to deceive predators or prey.
예문:
"The stick insect's mimicry of a dry twig is an effective defense mechanism against birds."
"Orchids often employ floral mimicry to attract specific pollinators by looking like female insects."
특정 예술가, 작가 또는 사조의 양식, 기법, 주제 등을 모방하는 것
The imitation of the style, techniques, or themes of a particular artist, writer, or movement.
예문:
"The architect's design was a clever mimicry of traditional Japanese structures."
"The film's visual style is a deliberate mimicry of 1940s noir cinema."