effigy
UK/'efidʒi/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A crude model or dummy representing a hated person or group; a likeness or portrait of a person.
（尤指被憎恨者的）模拟像，雕像，肖像
Root Breakdown
effigyother
=effigy
Common Collocations
- 1.burn an effigy烧毁人偶
- 2.stone an effigy砸人偶
Example Sentences
- 1.
Protesters burned an effigy of the unpopular politician during the demonstration.
- 2.
Ancient civilizations created effigies of gods and rulers as objects of worship.