dummy的词源

英文词源

dummy (n.)

1590s, "mute person," from dumb (adj.) + -y (3). Extended by 1845 to "figure representing a person." Used in card games (originally whist) since 1736. Meaning "dolt, blockhead" is from 1796.

中文词源

dummy：仿制品

来自dumb, 哑的。用于指仿制品。

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