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mocking

/ˈmɒkɪŋ/ /ˈmɑkɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

Imitar, simular

To mimic, to simulate.

Examples :

"The parrot was mocking my laugh, repeating it in a funny way. "
El loro estaba imitando mi risa, repitiéndola de una manera graciosa.
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verb

Burlarse de, mofarse de

To tantalise, and disappoint the hopes of.

Examples :

"The teacher's questions were mocking the student's attempts to answer, raising false hopes only to deflate them with each incorrect response. "
Las preguntas del profesor se burlaban de los intentos del estudiante por responder, generando falsas esperanzas solo para desinflarlas con cada respuesta incorrecta.
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Related Words

Illustration incorrect

incorrect adjective

/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/

Incorrecto, erróneo

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

Dio una respuesta incorrecta a una pregunta sencilla.

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disrespectful adjective

[dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ]

Irrespetuoso, descortés

"Talking back to your teacher is disrespectful. "

Responderle a tu profesor es una falta de respeto.

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architectural adjective

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/

Arquitectónico

"The architectural design of the new school building is impressive. "

El diseño arquitectónico del nuevo edificio escolar es impresionante.

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contemptuous adjective

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

despectivo, desdeñoso

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

El estudiante le dio una mirada despectiva al profesor cuando le dijeron que rehiciera su tarea.

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representation noun

/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Representación

"The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body."

La Venus de Willendorf fue una representación temprana del cuerpo femenino.

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politicians noun

/ˌpɑləˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃənz/

Político

"The politicians debated the new law in the city council meeting. "

Los políticos debatieron la nueva ley en la reunión del consejo municipal.

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mimicking verb

/ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/ /ˈmɪmɪkɪn/

Imitar, parodiar, burlarse

"The student was sent to the principal's office for mimicking the teacher's accent. "

El estudiante fue enviado a la oficina del director por imitar el acento del profesor.

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toothpicks noun

/ˈtuːθpɪks/

Palillos de dientes

"After dinner, he used toothpicks to remove bits of corn from between his teeth. "

Después de la cena, usó palillos de dientes para quitar restos de maíz de entre sus dientes.

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repeating verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/

Repetir, volver a decir

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

Los científicos repitieron el experimento para confirmar el resultado.

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questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

Preguntas

"What is your question?"

¿Cuál es tu pregunta?

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disappoint verb

/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

Decepcionar

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

Su falta de respeto la decepcionó.

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tantalise verb

/ˈtæntəlaɪz/ /ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/

Tentar, provocar

"The bakery window, filled with delicious cakes and pastries, continued to tantalise me even though I knew I was on a diet. "

El escaparate de la panadería, lleno de deliciosos pasteles y bollería, continuaba tentándome aunque sabía que estaba a dieta.