英语词汇“figurehead”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	figurehead
释义	Trends of figurehead View usage for: figurehead (fɪgəʳhed, US -gjəʳ-) Word forms: plural figureheads 1. countable noun If someone is the figurehead of an organization or movement, they are recognized as being its leader, although they have little real power. The President will be little more than a figurehead. Synonyms: nominal head, leader in name only, titular head, frontman or woman or person More Synonyms of figurehead 2. countable noun A figurehead is a large wooden model of a person that was put just under the pointed front of a sailing ship in former times. figurehead in British English (ˈfɪɡəˌhɛd) noun 1. a person nominally having a prominent position, but no real authority 2. a carved bust or full-length figure at the upper end of the stems of some sailing vessels figurehead in American English (ˈfɪgjərˌhɛd) noun 1. a carved figure on the bow of a ship 2. a person put in a position of leadership because of name, rank, etc., but having no real power, authority, or responsibility Examples of 'figurehead' in a sentence figurehead We need a figurehead admired by the young. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The governing body needs a figurehead who embodies its new commitment to transparency and openness. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The Pakistani schoolgirl has become a global figurehead. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He's become a figurehead to unite the country and bring people back together. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He's become a figurehead to bring people back together. The Sun (2013) The Prince has agreed to play a formal role as the diplomatic leader and figurehead of the drive. The Sun (2008) A good mayor will become a figurehead for civic renewal. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He has become the figurehead of this movement, and that could potentially set thecause back no end. Times, Sunday Times (2013) When you have all that, you don't need a figurehead. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He is raising his profile to become the figurehead for Russian Standard. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Button, though, always wanted to stay at a team where he is seen as leader and figurehead. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Football has to find a new figurehead who can make the selection of the World Cup an honest and transparent process. Times, Sunday Times (2011) In other languages figurehead British English: figurehead NOUN If someone is the figurehead of an organization or movement, they are recognized as being its leader, although they have little real power. The President will be little more than a figurehead. American English: figurehead Brazilian Portuguese: testa de ferro Chinese: 傀儡 European Spanish: figura decorativa French: figure de proue German: Galionsfigur Italian: prestanome Japanese: 名目上の最高責任者 Korean: 명목상 대표 European Portuguese: testa de ferro Latin American Spanish: figura decorativa Chinese translation of 'figurehead' figurehead (ˈfɪɡəhɛd) n (c) [of organization] 傀儡 (kuílěi) (个(個), gè) (Naut) 船头(頭)雕饰(飾) (chuántóu diāoshì) (件, jiàn) (noun) in the sense of nominal head Definition a person who is formally the head of a movement or an organization, but has no real authority The President will be little more than a figurehead. Synonyms nominal head leader in name only titular head frontman or woman or person name token dummy puppet The ministers have denied that they are puppets of a foreign government. mouthpiece cipher nonentity straw man mainly US) man of straw Seestooge Synonyms of 'figurehead' figurehead Explore 'figurehead' in the dictionary
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