imitate; follow a model; according to the pattern of
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to imitate; to follow a model; to do something according to an existing pattern or style
formalOften used for formal processes, architectural styles, official procedures, or artistic works where one replicates a successful or established example.
Zhè这
ge个
xīn新
jiàn建
zhù筑
de的
yàng样
shì式
shì是
fǎng仿
zhào照
Táng唐
dài代
gōng宫
diàn殿
shè设
jì计
de的
。
The style of this new building is designed in imitation of Tang dynasty palaces.
Shēn申
qǐng请
liú流
chéng程
qǐng请
fǎng仿
zhào照
zhī之
qián前
de的
lì例
zi子
bàn办
lǐ理
。
Please follow the previous example when handling the application process.
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Zhè这
ge个
huā花
yuán园
wán完
quán全
fǎng仿
zhào照
Sū苏
zhōu州
yuán园
lín林
de的
fēng风
gé格
xiū修
jiàn建
。
This garden was built entirely in the style of Suzhou gardens.
Wǒ我
men们
de的
xīn新
zhèng政
cè策
fǎng仿
zhào照
le了
guó国
jì际
shang上
chéng成
gōng功
de的
mó模
shì式
。
Our new policy was modeled after internationally successful models.