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emulate

//ˈɛmjuleɪt//
English Definition
To strive to equal or imitate.
中文释义
效仿;努力赶超
Example Sentence

Young engineers often emulate the systematic problem-solving methods of their senior mentors to accelerate their own learning.

年轻工程师常常效仿资深导师的系统性解决问题方法,以加速自身的学习。

Synonyms
imitate mirror rival
Antonyms
ignore dismiss
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
emul(竞争) → 见贤思齐。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “emulate”?

  1. A To make worse; aggravate.
  2. B To grasp mentally or to arrest.
  3. C To describe or outline precisely.
  4. D To strive to equal or imitate.
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D — To strive to equal or imitate.. “emulate” means To strive to equal or imitate..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To strive to equal or imitate.”?

  1. A exacerbate
  2. B emulate
  3. C delineate
  4. D apprehend
Show answer

B — emulate. “emulate” means To strive to equal or imitate..

Common questions about “emulate”

What does “emulate” mean?

emulate — To strive to equal or imitate.. In Chinese: 效仿;努力赶超.

How do you pronounce “emulate”?

emulate is pronounced //ˈɛmjuleɪt//.

How is “emulate” used in a sentence?

Young engineers often emulate the systematic problem-solving methods of their senior mentors to accelerate their own learning. (年轻工程师常常效仿资深导师的系统性解决问题方法,以加速自身的学习。)

What are synonyms for “emulate”?

imitate, mirror, rival — all close in meaning to emulate (To strive to equal or imitate.).

What is the opposite of “emulate”?

ignore, dismiss — each the opposite of emulate (To strive to equal or imitate.).

Is “emulate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. emulate is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “emulate”?

emul(竞争) → 见贤思齐。

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