figurehead

名词 figurehead:

1. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
   同义词：front man, front, nominal head, straw man, strawman
2. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

fig.ure.head

n.（名词）
A person given a position of nominal leadership but having no actual authority.
傀儡：名义上为正式领袖但无实权的人
Nautical A carved figure on the prow of a ship.
【航海】 船头雕饰：在船头的雕刻图象