doi6 bat1代筆代笔
Jyutpingdoi6 bat1
Yaledoih bāt
Definition
To ghostwrite; to write something on someone else's behalf.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the act of writing on behalf of another person, often because the person is illiterate or lacks the professional skill to draft formal documents. It carries a neutral tone but can imply a lack of personal involvement in the final text. It is frequently used in contexts involving legal documents, letters, or academic work.
Examples
He cannot write, so he needs someone to ghostwrite the letter for him.
Did you get someone to ghostwrite this report?
Related words
Common phrases
to find someone to ghostwrite
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply helping someone edit or proofread, as it specifically implies the act of composing the content for them. It is not used for ghostwriting in the sense of creative fiction or celebrity memoirs, which would typically be described with more specific terms.
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Grammar guides
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