emulate
含义: To match or surpass another's achievements through imitation and effort; to strive to equal or exceed a person or standard regarded as a model.
Emulate implies a purposeful, admiring imitation — not mere copying but striving to reach the same level of excellence. It is more positive and aspirational than 'imitate' or 'copy.' In computing, 'emulate' means to reproduce the function of one system using a different system. Common collocations include 'emulate the success of,' 'emulate one's predecessors,' and 'seeking to emulate.' The word appears frequently in business, sports, and educational contexts.
例句
- The new head teacher sought to emulate the academic standards achieved by her predecessor. 新任校长力图效仿她前任所取得的学术水准。La nueva directora trató de emular los estándares académicos logrados por su predecesor.新しい校長は、前任者が達成した学力水準に追いつくことを目指した。새 교장은 전임자가 달성한 학업 수준을 따라잡고자 했다.
- Several European cities are attempting to emulate Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure. 欧洲多个城市正在尝试效仿哥本哈根的自行车基础设施。Varias ciudades europeas están intentando emular la infraestructura ciclista de Copenhague.ヨーロッパのいくつかの都市が、コペンハーゲンの自転車インフラを見習おうとしている。유럽의 여러 도시가 코펜하겐의 자전거 인프라를 본받으려 하고 있다.
- Young athletes aspire to emulate the achievements of Olympic champions they watched on television. 年轻运动员渴望效仿他们在电视上观看的奥运冠军的成就。Los jóvenes deportistas aspiran a emular los logros de los campeones olímpicos que vieron por televisión.若いアスリートたちは、テレビで見たオリンピック王者の功績を追い求めている。어린 선수들은 텔레비전에서 본 올림픽 챔피언의 업적을 따르기를 열망한다.
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语境: professional, journalism, academic
语气: positive
起源与历史
From Latin aemulari (to rival, to strive to equal), from aemulus (striving to equal, a rival). Entered English in the 16th century with a strong sense of competitive admiration.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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