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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