emulation

名词 emulation:

1. ambition to equal or excel
2. (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another
3. effort to equal or surpass another

1. The initial design development stage wherein, at first, it is certain that errors will be discovered which will require design changes. It is in this period that design aids, emulation techniques, and supportive design techniques are essential to quick design.
   初始设计开发阶段，首先必须发现可能存在的错误，并作相应的设计修改。正是在这个时期中，设计辅助程序、仿真技术和设计支援技术对于快速设计都是必不可少的。
2. She worked hard in emulation of her elder sister.
   她努力赶超姐姐。

em.u.la.tion

n.（名词）
Effort or ambition to equal or surpass another.
竞争，好胜心：争取赶上或超过另一个的努力或野心
Imitation of another.
效仿：模仿另一个
Computer Science The process or technique of emulating.
【计算机科学】 仿真：模拟的过程或技术
Obsolete Jealous rivalry.
【废语】 嫉妒的竞争