dummy
Prononciation : [ˈdʌmi]
Mot
Contexte : « object »
(noun) a fake version of something made to look real. It's used to practice or show something without using the real thing.
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The teacher used a dummy to demonstrate how to perform CPR to the class.
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Using a dummy instead of a live person can sometimes lead to mistakes.
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What is the purpose of a dummy in a safety training session?
Contexte : « insult »
(noun) a word used to describe someone who is not very smart. It's often said jokingly but can be hurtful.
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He played the prank on his friend, but they both laughed when he called him a dummy.
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It's not nice to call someone a dummy because that can hurt their feelings.
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Why do some people jokingly call others a dummy when they make a mistake?
Contexte : « infant care »
(noun) a soft nipple that babies suck on, sometimes called a pacifier. It helps soothe them when they are upset.
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The baby stopped crying as soon as she got her dummy.
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He didn't want the dummy anymore and threw it away.
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When should you replace a baby's dummy?
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