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simulation

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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sim·u·la·tion /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ ●○○ AWL noun  [countable, uncountable]TDARTIFICIAL the activity of producing conditions which are similar to real ones, especially in order to test something, or the conditions that are produced 模拟,仿真〔尤用于试验〕;模拟的环境 a computer simulation used to train airline pilots 用于训练航空公司飞行员的电脑模拟程序simulation of a simulation of a rainforest environment 模拟的热带雨林环境
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simulationBiomorphs should interact, in the computer, with a simulation of a hostile environment.Parallel distributed computing excels in perception, visualization, and simulation.There are simulation and arcade modes, manager options to arrange defenses and order lineups.Pilots receive additional training by means of computer simulations.Visitors also can try out flying without leaving the ground by taking a flight simulation ride.Simple simulations can be as effective for training purposes as more elaborate ones and can certainly be more cost effective.Simple simulations of archaeological excavations like Dig are particularly useful.Consequently, they have been run as software simulations, often on supercomputers.The diagrams are updated periodically during the course of the simulation.simulation ofRescue crews are participating in a simulation of a major traffic accident.
From Longman Business Dictionarysimulationsim‧u‧la‧tion /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ noun [countable, uncountable] an activity or situation that produces conditions which are not real, but have the appearance of being real, used especially for testing somethingA computer simulation allows project engineers to study in detail the manufacturing process operations at the factory site.simulate verb [transitive]The Project Management Game simulates a design and build project on a compressed time scale.simulator noun [countable]A new computer simulator has been designed to teach drivers how to handle a skid.
sim·u·la·tion nounChineseSyllable
of Business to Corpus are conditions which activity similar the producing


simulation
simulation AC /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən, ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun
 Word Family: noun: simulation, simulator; verb: simulate; adjective: simulated
[uncountable and countable] the activity of producing conditions which are similar to real ones, especially in order to test something, or the conditions that are produced:
    a computer simulation used to train airline pilots
    simulation of
    a simulation of a rainforest environment


simu·la·tion AW BrE /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [countable, uncountable] a situation in which a particular set of conditions is created artificially in order to study or experience sth that could exist in reality 模拟;仿真a computer simulation of how the planet functions行星活动方式的计算机模拟图像a simulation model仿真模型 [uncountable] the act of pretending that sth is real when it is not 假装;冒充the simulation of genuine concern假装真诚关心