| 单词 | effigy |
| 释义 | effigy (once / 1904 pages) n In modern usage, effigy most often refers to a likeness, such as a dummy, that is hanged, burned, or otherwise abused when protesting the despised person's actions. If you've encountered the phrase "in effigy,” it's probably been in a news report about protesters burning a stuffed figure made to look like a loathed corporate leader or head of state. Since the 18th century or longer, effigies have been destroyed in place of individuals who, as far as the angry crowd is concerned, have escaped justice. Effigy can also refer to a sculptural portrait of the deceased reclining upon a burial monument. WORD FAMILYeffigy: effigies USAGE EXAMPLESThough it’s tempting to burn 2016 in effigy, the bright spot this year was television. Washington Post(Dec 08, 2016) Rose encouraged moments later as a few fans thwacked the arms and legs off the Trump effigy. Time(Dec 02, 2016) Each year the citizens of Gävle go to great time and expense to build a giant goat effigy in the town’s Slottstorget square. Time(Nov 30, 2016) n a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln Syn|Hypo|Hyper image, simulacrum Guy an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day god, graven image, idola material effigy that is worshipped bird-scarer, scarecrow, scarer, straw man, strawmanan effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds wax figure, waxworkan effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax golden calf(Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly jossa Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol Juggernauta crude idol of Krishna representation a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something |
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