figurehead
UK/'figәhed/US
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Definitions
n.
A person who holds a nominal leadership position but has no real power; a carved figure on the prow of a ship
名义上的领袖；傀儡；船头装饰像
Root Breakdown
figureheadother
=figurehead
Example Sentences
- 1.
The president serves as a figurehead while real power rests with the parliament.
- 2.
Old wooden ships displayed elaborate figureheads of mermaids on their bows.