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单词 dummy
释义 dummy
n., adj., & v.
--n (pl. -ies)
  1. a model of a human being, esp.: a a ventriloquist's doll. b a figure used to model clothes in a shop window etc. c a target used for firearms practice.
  2. (often attrib.) a a counterfeit object used to replace or resemble a real or normal one. b a prototype, esp. in publishing.
  3. colloq. a stupid person.
  4. a person taking no significant part; a figurehead.
  5. Brit. a rubber or plastic teat for a baby to suck on.
  6. an imaginary fourth player at whist, whose hand is turned up and played by a partner.
  7. Bridge a the partner of the declarer, whose cards are exposed after the first lead. b this player's hand.
  8. Mil. a blank round of ammunition.
  9. colloq. a dumb person.
--adj sham; counterfeit.
--vintr. (-ies, -ied) Football make a pretended pass or swerve etc.
Phrases and idioms
dummy run
  1. a practice attack, etc.; a trial run.
  2. a rehearsal. dummy up US sl. keep quiet; give no information. sell the (or a) dummy Rugby Football colloq. deceive (an opponent) by pretending to pass the ball.
Etymology: DUMB + -Y(2)
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