[, ]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◆He showed us a computer simulation of how the building will look. 他向我们展示了大厦外观的计算机模拟图。◆The simulation of negotiations is a vital part of training. 模拟谈判是培训的重要组成环节。➡sim ▸simulate /ˈsɪmjuleɪt/
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[] ◆Role-playing is a useful way of simulating calls from customers. 角色扮演是模拟客户呼叫的有效途径。