stooge

• 名词，指盲目服从或奉承他人的人，即听命于他人的跟班或走狗；也指被人嘲笑或戏弄的对象，即替罪羊。

A noun referring to a person who unquestioningly follows orders or serves another, or a person who is the target of ridicule or pranks.

1. Unquestioning FollowerB2informal

   A person who follows orders or instructions without thinking or questioning, often in a subservient role.

   盲从者

   • The manager's assistant was just a stooge who never challenged any decision.
   • He acted as a stooge for the corrupt politician, carrying out all his dirty work.
   • The company's stooge always agreed with the boss, no matter what.

   同义词apparatchikfollowerhenchmanlackeyminionpawnpuppettoolyes-man

   反义词independentleadermavericknonconformistrebel

2. Butt of JokesB2informal

   A person who is made fun of or is the target of pranks and ridicule, often in a comedic context.

   笑柄

   • In the comedy show, the stooge was always the one getting pies thrown in his face.
   • The class clown used his friend as a stooge for his silly pranks.
   • He felt like a stooge after being tricked into making a fool of himself.

   同义词buttdupefooljokelaughingstockpatsytargetvictim

• 动词，指充当附庸、助手或傀儡，常以滑稽或谄媚的方式效劳；也指扮演挂名人物或帮腔的角色。

A verb meaning to act as a subordinate or assistant, often in a comedic or servile manner; to perform as a foil or sidekick.

1. Cruise in slow or routine flightsC1informalbritish

   To fly an aircraft in a slow, routine, or leisurely manner, often for practice or without a specific purpose.

   进行缓慢或常规的飞行

   • The pilot spent the afternoon stooging around the countryside.
   • We were just stooging along the coast, enjoying the view.
   • He stooged the plane over the fields for an hour.

   同义词driftloiterpotterputter

2. Act as a stoogeC1informal

   To act as a subordinate or compliant person, often in a theatrical or comedic context, or to be used by someone else.

   当傀儡

   • He stooged for the comedian during the entire show.
   • She refused to stooge for her boss's unethical schemes.
   • The actor stooged perfectly, making the lead look even funnier.

   同义词kowtowtoady

3. Act in a compliant or subordinate mannerC1informal

   To behave in a way that is submissive or obedient, often to the point of being exploited.

   唯命是从

   • He stooged around the office, doing whatever his manager asked.
   • She was tired of stooging for her demanding friends.
   • They stooged for the company, never questioning the unfair policies.

   同义词acquiescecringedeferfawngrovelkowtowsubmittoady

   反义词bosscommanddirectdominateleadmanage