marionette
US /ˌmer.i.əˈnet/
UK /ˌmær.i.əˈnet/
名詞
1.
牽線木偶, 提線木偶
a puppet worked from above by strings attached to its limbs
範例:
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The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the marionette, making it dance across the stage.
木偶師熟練地操縱著牽線木偶，讓它在舞台上跳舞。
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The children were fascinated by the colorful marionettes in the puppet show.
孩子們被木偶戲中五顏六色的牽線木偶迷住了。
2.
傀儡, 受人操縱者
a person who is easily manipulated or controlled by others
範例:
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He was a mere marionette in the hands of the powerful politician.
他只是那個有權勢的政客手中的一個傀儡。
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She felt like a marionette, her actions dictated by her overbearing boss.
她感覺自己像個傀儡，她的行動被專橫的老闆支配著。