1·They discussed important issues in imitation of their elders.
他们模仿长辈的口气讨论重大问题。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
2·When two people are keen to agree with each other, they would likely, though unconsciously, adopt the same posture as if in imitation of each other.
当两个人急于达成一致意见时，他们可能会无意识地采取相同的姿势，好像在模仿对方。
3·So admired were these pieces that they encouraged the development of earthenware made in imitation of porcelain and instigated research into the method of their manufacture.
这些瓷器如此受人称赞，以至于鼓励了仿瓷陶器的发展，鼓励了其制造方法的研究。
4·Many corporate methods have been adopted by American managers in imitation of Japanese practice.
美国的管理人员效仿日本人的做法，采用了很多经营公司的方法。
—— 《牛津词典》
5·Read aloud in imitation of the tape.
仿效磁带大声朗读。
6·He grew beards in imitation of the actor.
他为了模仿那个演员，蓄起了胡子。
7·The house was built in imitation of a Roman villa.
这所房子是仿造古罗马别墅式的建筑。
8·Of course. Because this gate was built in imitation of a big drum.
那当然了。 因为这道门就是仿照大鼓的样子建造的。
9·This one was to be a model in imitation of the great Yahweh himself.
这个造物，要成为伟大的耶和华自己的模仿者、他的模型。
10·This is almost certainly in imitation of the similar American custom.
这个用法几乎可以肯定是模仿美国的类似习惯。