"in effigy" in Chinese (Simplified)
以模拟像的形式
Definition
如果某人被“以模拟像的形式”惩罚、焚烧或象征性攻击,意思是针对那个人的形象、假人或模型,而不是本人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“以模拟像的形式”是正式和书面语,主要用于描述抗议或象征性的行为。例如“烧某人模拟像”。不是日常口语。只能表示对应人的形象、而非本人。
Examples
The protesters burned the leader in effigy.
抗议者把领导人**以模拟像的形式**焚烧了。
They hanged a puppet in effigy to show their anger.
他们悬挂了一个**以模拟像的形式**的木偶,以表达愤怒。
A statue of the mayor was destroyed in effigy during the rally.
集会期间,市长的雕像**以模拟像的形式**被毁坏了。
After the scandal, the CEO was burned in effigy outside the company.
丑闻发生后,CEO被**以模拟像的形式**在公司外焚烧了。
Student protests often include burning political figures in effigy.
学生抗议通常会**以模拟像的形式**焚烧政治人物。
Their anger was clear when they destroyed his image in effigy.
他们毁坏了他的模拟像,**以模拟像的形式**表达愤怒。