dummy

Describes a person who is lacking intelligence or common sense; also used to describe something that is fake or intended as a substitute.

ruОписывает человека, которому не хватает ума или здравого смысла; также используется для описания чего-то поддельного или предназначенного в качестве замены.esDescribe a una persona que carece de inteligencia o sentido común; también se usa para algo falso o que sirve como sustituto o imitación.frQualifie une personne manquant d'intelligence ou de bon sens ; désigne aussi quelque chose de faux ou servant de substitut.deBezeichnet eine Person, der es an Verstand oder gesundem Menschenverstand fehlt; auch verwendet für etwas Nachgemachtes oder einen Ersatz.ptDescreve uma pessoa que não tem inteligência ou bom senso; também é usado para algo falso ou que serve de substituto.zh形容人愚蠢、缺乏头脑或判断力；也指伪造的、仿制的或用作替代品的东西。arيُستخدم لوصف الشخص الذي يفتقر إلى الذكاء أو الفطنة، كما يُستخدم لوصف شيء مقلَّد أو غير حقيقي يُتخذ بديلاً أو نموذجاً.

1. Fake or imitation B1 informal

   Designed to look like something real but not functional or genuine.

   • The store uses dummy cameras to deter thieves.
   • He bought a dummy phone for display purposes.
   • The dummy grenade was used in the training exercise.

   ruПоддельныйesfalso o de imitaciónfrfactice, simulédeAttrappeptFalsozh假的arمُقَلَّد

   Sinónimos: artificialboguscounterfeitfakefauximitationmockpretendshamsimulated

   Antónimos: actualauthenticgenuinereal

2. Simplified or basic A2 informal

   Intended for beginners or those with little knowledge; simplified.

   • I bought a 'Dummy's Guide to Python' to learn programming.
   • The dummy version of the software has limited features.
   • She started with a dummy course to understand the basics.

   ruУпрощённыйessimplificado, básicofrSimplifié, destiné aux débutantsdeVereinfachtptSimplificadozh简化的arمُبَسَّط

   Sinónimos: basicbeginnerelementaryintroductorysimplified

   Antónimos: advancedcomplexexpertsophisticated

• dummier comparative form
• dummiest superlative form

A noun referring to a model or replica of a human figure, often used for display, practice, or testing purposes; can also refer to a person who is considered lacking intelligence.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее модель или копию человеческой фигуры, часто используемую для демонстрации, тренировки или тестирования; также может относиться к человеку, которого считают недалёким.esSustantivo que designa una figura o modelo que imita el cuerpo humano, empleado a menudo para exhibición, entrenamiento o pruebas; también puede referirse a una persona considerada tonta o torpe.frNom désignant un modèle ou une copie de figure humaine, souvent utilisé pour la démonstration, l'entraînement ou le test ; peut aussi se référer à une personne considérée comme stupide.deSubstantiv, das eine Nachbildung oder Kopie einer menschlichen Figur bezeichnet, die oft zur Demonstration, zum Training oder zum Testen verwendet wird; kann auch eine Person bezeichnen, die als einfältig oder dumm angesehen wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um modelo ou cópia de figura humana, geralmente usado para demonstração, treino ou teste; também pode se referir a uma pessoa considerada tola ou pouco inteligente.zh指用于展示、训练或测试的人体模型或仿制品；也可指被认为不聪明的人。arاسم يشير إلى مجسم أو نسخة من شكل الإنسان يُستخدم غالبًا للعرض أو التدريب أو الاختبار؛ كما يُطلق على الشخص الذي يُعتبر قليل الفهم أو الأحمق.

1. Model or replica B1 formal

   A model or replica of a human figure used for displaying clothes, practicing medical procedures, or testing safety equipment.

   • The crash test dummy was used to simulate the impact.
   • The tailor used a dummy to fit the dress perfectly.
   • Medical students practice CPR on a dummy.

   ruМанекенesManiquífrMannequin de présentation ou d'entraînementdeMannequinptManequimzh人体模型arمجسّم بشري

   Sinónimos: figureformlay figuremanikinmannequinmodel

2. Stupid person A2 informal

   An informal and offensive term for a person who is considered unintelligent or foolish.

   • Don't be a dummy; read the instructions first.
   • He felt like a dummy after making that mistake.
   • She called him a dummy for forgetting the keys.

   ruГлупый человекesPersona tonta o estúpidafrPersonne stupidedeDummkopfptPessoa estúpidazh傻瓜arشخص غبي

   Sinónimos: blockheadcloddoltdullardduncefoolidiotignoramusimbecilemoronnitwitnumskulloafsimpleton

   Antónimos: geniusintellectsage

3. Placeholder or imitation B1 informal

   An object that is not real but used as a substitute for the real thing, often for display or testing.

   • The store had a dummy camera to deter thieves.
   • They used a dummy package for the training exercise.
   • The dummy phone in the display case looked very realistic.

   ruМуляжesSeñuelo o imitaciónfrMannequin, simulacre, objet facticedeAttrappeptManequimzh模型arبديل أو نموذج تقليدي

   Sinónimos: fakeimitationmock-upplaceholderpropreplicashamsimulationstand-insubstitute

• dummies plural form
• dummies' possessive plural form
• dummy's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to create a mock-up or prototype, or in sports, to feign a pass or movement to deceive an opponent.

ruГлагол, означающий создание макета или прототипа, или в спорте — имитацию паса или движения для обмана соперника.esVerbo que significa crear un modelo o prototipo, o en deportes, simular un pase o movimiento para engañar al rival.frVerbe signifiant créer une maquette ou un prototype, ou dans le sport, imiter une passe ou un mouvement pour tromper l'adversaire.deVerb, das die Erstellung eines Modells oder Prototyps bezeichnet oder im Sport die Vortäuschung eines Passes oder einer Bewegung, um den Gegner zu täuschen.ptVerbo que significa criar um modelo ou protótipo, ou, no esporte, simular um passe ou movimento para enganar o adversário.zh动词，指制作模型或原型；在体育中指用假动作欺骗对手。arفعل يدل على إنشاء نموذج أولي أو مجسم لشيء ما، وفي الرياضة على تنفيذ حركة أو تمريرة خادعة لإيهام الخصم.

1. To feign or pretend B2 informal

   To pretend to do something, especially in sports to deceive an opponent.

   • The quarterback dummied a pass and then ran the ball.
   • He dummied a punch to distract his opponent.
   • She dummied a throw to the left before passing right.

   ruСимулироватьesFingir, simularfrFeindre, faire semblant (notamment dans le sport)deTäuschenptFingirzh假动作arالتظاهر

   Sinónimos: deceivefakefeinttrick

2. To create a prototype B2 informal

   To make a preliminary model or mock-up of something.

   • The designer dummied up a rough version of the website.
   • They dummied a sample of the product for testing.
   • We need to dummy the layout before finalizing the design.

   ruСоздать прототипescrear un prototipofrcréer une maquettedePrototyp erstellenptCriar um protótipozh制作原型arإنشاء نموذج أولي

   Sinónimos: draftmock upmodelprototyperough out

• dummied past participle
• dummied past simple
• dummying present participle
• dummies third person singular

Variantes phrasal: dummy up