ape
ape — noun
1. a strong, intelligent primate that resembles a big monkey but has no tail; goril
a strong, intelligent primate that resembles a big monkey but has no tail; gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons are all apes, and many of them swing between branches using their long arms.
Gorillas are the largest apes and live in the forests of central Africa.
subject + are + apes (classification pattern)
Dr. Goodall spent decades studying how apes raise their young in the wild.
object: studying how apes + verb-clause
The zookeeper tossed fresh apples to the apes as the children watched in delight.
The young ape gripped its mother's fur tightly as she climbed the tall tree.
Several apes at the zoo learned to use simple tools to reach food.
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'monkey' in everyday speech, but biologically distinct: apes lack tails and have larger brains. Common in nature, science, and conservation contexts.
常見錯誤
ape — verb
1. to imitate the way another person speaks, dresses, or acts, usually in a clumsy
to imitate the way another person speaks, dresses, or acts, usually in a clumsy way that ends up looking foolish or shows you do not really understand what you are copying.
The young comedian aped the senator's stiff walk to make the audience laugh.
ape + somebody's + body language
Smaller brands often ape the packaging of luxury labels but lose the elegant feel.
ape + somebody's + design/style (negative result)
Critics said the new film merely aped Hitchcock without adding any fresh ideas.
The students aped their teacher's voice the moment she stepped out of the classroom.
- innovate
create something new instead of copying
文法句型
ape + somebody/something
ape + somebody's + noun
用法筆記
Carries a clearly negative tone: implies the copy is unsuccessful, shallow, or mocking. Distinguish from 'imitate' (neutral) and 'mimic' (often skilful). Subject is usually a person, brand, or creative work.