To ghostwrite for someone; to do something on behalf of another person, especially writing.
他因为工作繁忙，只好请朋友代人捉刀完成了那份报告。
As he was too busy with work, he had to ask a friend to ghostwrite that report for him.
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Ancient
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During the Three Kingdoms period, the suspicious Cao Cao, when meeting an envoy from Xiongnu, wanted to project a majestic and awe-inspiring image. Therefore, he arranged for the distinguished and handsome Cui Jigui to impersonate him during the reception.
Cao Cao himself, disguised as a warrior, stood by the bed holding a sword.
After the meeting, Cao Cao ordered his spy to ask the Xiongnu envoy for his impression of the King of Wei. The envoy replied, "The man holding the sword by the bed is the true hero."
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