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lay figure

/ˈleɪ ˌfɪɡə/

翻译: 画家用来研究人体姿态和衣褶的关节可动的木质或塑料人体模型;也比喻受人摆布、没有独立意志的人。

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/ˈleɪ ˌfɪɡə/C1formalart
  • zh画家用来研究人体姿态和衣褶的关节可动的木质或塑料人体模型;也比喻受人摆布、没有独立意志的人。

A jointed wooden or plastic model of the human body, used by artists to study poses and drapery; also used figuratively to describe a person who is a mere puppet or lacks independent will.

  1. Artist's mannequinC2formal

    A jointed wooden or wax figure used by artists to model the human form, especially for drapery or poses.

    zh人体模型

    • The painter used a lay figure to study the folds of the fabric.
    • In the studio, a lay figure stood in the corner draped in cloth.
    • Art students often practice with a lay figure before drawing live models.
  2. Unrealistic or passive personC2formalbritish

    A person who is easily manipulated or lacks independent will; a puppet.

    zh傀儡

    • The manager was just a lay figure for the board of directors.
    • He felt like a lay figure in the political drama, with no real power.
    • She refused to be a lay figure in her own life.
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