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单词 impersonate
释义 im·per·son·ate
I. \ə̇mˈpərsənˌāt, -pə̄s-, -pəis-, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
Etymology: in- (II) + person + -ate (v. suffix)
1.
 a. obsolete : to give or ascribe the qualities of a person to : personify
 b. archaic : typify, exemplify
2. : to assume the character of : pretend to be in actuality or personality, appearance, or behavior : personate
 < caught trying to impersonate an officer >
 < do not have the correct intonation for the character they are trying to impersonate — Samuel Selden >
 < the dancers impersonated animals >
3.
 a. : to give personal expression to
  < an actor who could impersonate any emotion >
 b. : to give expression to the person of
  < music to impersonate the hero of the opera >
II. \-sənə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: in- (II) + person + -ate (adjective suffix)
: invested with personality
 < in the dictator all the forces of evil found an impersonate expression >
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