figurehead

figurehead读音音标

英[ˈfɪɡəhed]

美[ˈfɪɡjərhed]

基本意思释义

n.挂名的首脑，傀儡; 装饰船头的人像; 〈谑〉嘴脸

词性变化

复数:figureheads;

短语及实用例句

The emperor is a figurehead.

那皇帝是有名无实的首脑.

辞典例句

King is just a figurehead; it\'s the president who has the real power.

国王仅仅是挂名的首脑, 总统才真正握有实权.

辞典例句

The queen is only a figurehead.

女王只是个首脑.

He was likely a mere figurehead , unable to capitalize upon his abilities or realize his dreams.

他很可能被架空, 无法充分发挥自己的能力或者实现自己的梦想.

英英释义

Noun

1. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

2. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels