1620s, "to invest with a personality," from assimilated form of Latin in- "into, in" (see in- (2)) + persona "person." Sense of "to assume the person or character of" is first recorded 1715. Earlier in same sense was personate (1610s). Related: Impersonated; impersonating.
实用例句
1. He was caught trying to impersonate a security guard.
他假扮警卫被抓获。来自《权威词典》
2. Tom was a brilliant mimic who could impersonate most of the college staff.
汤姆的模仿能力是超一流的，他能惟妙惟肖地模仿学院里的大多数老师。来自柯林斯例句
3. He is an outstanding imitator and can impersonate all the well - known politicians.
他是个出色的模仿者,他能扮演所有著名的政治家.来自辞典例句
4. He was caught trying to impersonate a military officer.
他企图冒充军官,但当场被抓获.来自辞典例句
5. Can you think of any reason why someone would want to impersonate him?
