1580s, "a mime," from Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," from mimos "mime."
mimic (v.)
1680s, from mimic (n.). Related: Mimicked; mimicking.
mimic (adj.)
1590s, from Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," verbal adjective from mimeisthai "to mimic, imitate, portray by means of imitation" (see mimeograph).
权威例句
1. Neural networks are computer systems which mimic the workings of the brain.
神经网络是模拟大脑工作方式的计算机系统。
2. Designing silicon chips to mimic human organs sounds fanciful.