dead ringer
复数形式
dead ringers
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一模一样的人, 翻版
a person or thing that closely resembles or duplicates another
The origin of the idiom "dead ringer" can be traced back to the world of horse racing. In the late 19th century, unscrupulous individuals would attempt to deceive others by substituting a different horse for a favored one in a race. To ensure a successful switch, they would find a horse that closely resembled the favored one in appearance, often referred to as a "ringer." The term "dead" was added to emphasize the remarkable similarity between the two horses. Over time, this idiomatic expression evolved to refer to any person or thing that closely resembles or duplicates another, often to the point of being indistinguishable, whether in physical appearance or other characteristics.
- The actor playing the historical figure in the movie is a dead ringer for the real person, capturing their likeness and mannerisms perfectly.
在电影中扮演历史人物的演员与真人一模一样，完美地捕捉了他们的相貌和举止。
- The antique vase sold at the auction was a dead ringer for a valuable and rare artifact, fooling even the experts.
拍卖会上卖出的古董花瓶是一件珍贵稀有工艺品的翻版，连专家都被骗了。
- The young musician's voice is a dead ringer for the legendary singer, making it difficult to distinguish between the two in recordings.
这位年轻音乐家的声音与那位传奇歌手的声音一模一样，让人在录音中难以区分。
- The costume designer created a replica that was a dead ringer for the iconic dress worn by a famous actress in a classic film.
服装设计师制作了一件复制品，与经典电影中一位著名女演员所穿的标志性连衣裙一模一样。
- The new smartphone model is a dead ringer for its predecessor, featuring a similar design and functionality with minor improvements.
新款智能手机是其前代产品的翻版，具有类似的设计和功能，并进行了小幅改进。