1.imitation n.模仿；效法

Young children learn how to speak by imitation.
儿童通过模仿学说话。

2.flattery n.谄媚；阿谀；巴结

I find his flattery odious.
我觉得他的谀词十分讨厌。

3.notion n.观念；概念；想法

State control is a very un-American notion.
实行国家控制是根本违背美国观念的。

4.population n.人口

What is the population of this country?
这个国家的人口是多少？

5.original a.原始的；最初的；有独创性的

I prefer your original plan to these.
我认为你最初的计划比这些都要好。