Definitions
v. To replace a film's original speech with another language.
为影视译制配音
v. To give someone or something a particular name or description.
给…起绰号；称…为
Example
They dubbed the cartoon into Spanish for younger viewers.
他们为这部动画片配上西班牙语，方便年幼观众观看。
Journalists have dubbed the new railway a lifeline for rural communities previously isolated from major employment centres.
记者将这条新铁路称为乡村社区的生命线，这些社区此前与主要就业中心相隔绝。
Collocations
- dub a film
- dub into English
- dubbed version
Word family
- dubbing (n.)
Synonyms
- nickname
Usage tip
过去式dubbed；dub A B表示“称A为B”。
FAQ
- What does dub mean?
- To replace a film's original speech with another language. To give someone or something a particular name or description.
- How is dub pronounced?
- UK /dʌb/, US /dʌb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
