?/ e?p /

noun

1. a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, and gibbon.

一種大型靈長(zhǎng)類動(dòng)物，沒有尾巴，包括大猩猩、黑猩猩、紅毛猩猩和長(zhǎng)臂猿。

2. a person who behaves like an ape, especially in a clumsy or foolish way.

表現(xiàn)得像一只猿的人，特別是笨拙或愚蠢的方式。

Usage:

Ape is most commonly used as a noun to refer to a type of primate. It can also be used as a verb meaning to mimic or copy someone's actions.

Example Sentences:

1. The zoo has a new exhibit featuring various species of apes.

動(dòng)物園有一個(gè)新展覽，展示各種不同種類的猿類動(dòng)物。

2. He was so angry that he started pounding his chest like an ape.

他氣得開始像一只猿一樣拍打胸口。

3. Don't just ape what your friends are doing, think for yourself.

不要只是模仿你朋友們?cè)谧鍪裁?，要自己思考?/h3>

4. The scientist observed the apes in their natural habitat for months.

科學(xué)家觀察了幾個(gè)月野生環(huán)境中的猿類動(dòng)物。

5. She's always making silly faces and acting like an ape to make her friends laugh.

她總是做出傻笑臉，表現(xiàn)得像只猿來逗她的朋友們開心。

Synonyms:

1. Primate - a member of the order of mammals that includes apes, monkeys, and humans.

2. Monkey - a small to medium-sized primate with a long tail, used to refer to various species including macaques, baboons, and capuchins.

3. Imitate - to copy or mimic someone's actions or behavior.

4. Mimic - to imitate someone or something in an entertaining way.

5. Simian - relating to or resembling an ape or monkey.

Editor's Summary:

Ape is a versatile word that can be used as both a noun and verb. As a noun, it refers to a type of primate without a tail, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons. It can also be used to describe someone who behaves like an ape in a clumsy or foolish manner. As a verb, it means to mimic or copy someone's actions. Synonyms for ape include primate, monkey, imitate, mimic, and simian.