lightning rod 详细解释

lightning rod

n. 避雷针, 转移视线

词形变化

动词过去式: lightninged | 动词过去分词: lightninged | 动词现在分词: lightning | 动词第三人称单数: lightnings |

英英释义

名词 lightning rod:

someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another

a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning

同义词：lightning conductor

补充

lightning rodlightning rodn.1.避雷针

例句

1. He has served well as his boss's lightning rod. [=he takes blame or criticism that might have been directed at his boss]他忠心履职，充当了上司的替罪羊。 2. He has long been a lightning rod for controversy/criticism.他在很长时间里一直是争吵/批评的出气筒。 3. The company has become a lightning rod for the public's anger.那家公司成了平息众怒的替罪羊。

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