英语词汇“dummy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

dum·my

(dŭmē)

n. pl. dum·mies

1. An imitation of a real or original object, intended to be used as a practical substitute.

a. A mannequin used in displaying clothes.

b. A figure of a person or an animal manipulated by a ventriloquist.

c. A stuffed or pasteboard figure used as a target.

d. Football A heavy stuffed cylindrical bag used for blocking and tackling practice.

3. A stupid person; a dolt.

4. A silent or taciturn person.

a. Law A person or entity that is the named party to a transaction but that acts on behalf of another concealed person or entity. Also called nominee, straw person.

b. A person or an agency secretly in the service of another.

6. Printing

a. One of a set of model pages with text and illustrations pasted into place to direct the printer. Also called dummy page.

b. A set of bound blank pages used as a model to show the size and general appearance of a book being published.

7. Games

a. The partner in bridge who exposes his or her hand to be played by the declarer.

b. The hand thus exposed.

8. Computers A character or other piece of information entered into a computer only to meet prescribed conditions, such as word length, and having no effect on operations.

adj.

1. Simulating or replacing something but lacking its function: a dummy pocket; a dummy medication in a study.

2. Serving as a front or cover for another: a dummy corporation.

3. Games Played with a dummy.

4. Computers Entered or provided only to meet prescribed conditions: a dummy variable.

tr.v. dum·mied, dum·my·ing, dum·mies
Printing

To make a model of (a publication or page).

Phrasal Verb:

dummy up Slang

To keep silent; give no information.

[From DUMB.]

单词	dummy
释义	dum·my (dŭmē) n. pl. dum·mies 1. An imitation of a real or original object, intended to be used as a practical substitute. 2. a. A mannequin used in displaying clothes. b. A figure of a person or an animal manipulated by a ventriloquist. c. A stuffed or pasteboard figure used as a target. d. Football A heavy stuffed cylindrical bag used for blocking and tackling practice. 3. A stupid person; a dolt. 4. A silent or taciturn person. 5. a. Law A person or entity that is the named party to a transaction but that acts on behalf of another concealed person or entity. Also called nominee, straw person. b. A person or an agency secretly in the service of another. 6. Printing a. One of a set of model pages with text and illustrations pasted into place to direct the printer. Also called dummy page. b. A set of bound blank pages used as a model to show the size and general appearance of a book being published. 7. Games a. The partner in bridge who exposes his or her hand to be played by the declarer. b. The hand thus exposed. 8. Computers A character or other piece of information entered into a computer only to meet prescribed conditions, such as word length, and having no effect on operations. adj. 1. Simulating or replacing something but lacking its function: a dummy pocket; a dummy medication in a study. 2. Serving as a front or cover for another: a dummy corporation. 3. Games Played with a dummy. 4. Computers Entered or provided only to meet prescribed conditions: a dummy variable. tr.v. dum·mied, dum·my·ing, dum·mies Printing To make a model of (a publication or page). *Phrasal Verb:* *dummy up* Slang To keep silent; give no information. [From DUMB.]
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