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dubs

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdəbz// UK //dˈʌbz// dubs Informal

n. the new voices added to a movie or show so you can hear it in your own language. It is a short way to say 'dubbed versions'.

n. the replacement of the original dialogue in a film or television programme with a translation in another language. Often used in the context of anime or international cinema to contrast with subtitles.


SIMPLE

I usually prefer the dubs over the original audio.

CONTEXTUAL

The studio hired professional actors to ensure the English dubs sounded natural and matched the characters' lip movements.

COMPLEX

Purists often argue that dubs lose the emotional nuance of the original performance, whereas proponents appreciate the ability to focus on the visual artistry without reading subtitles.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in the plural when referring to the translated audio tracks of a series or film.

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