straw man
n.
1590s, "doll or scarecrow made of bound straw," from straw, n. + man, n.. Figuratively, in debates, by 1896. Man of straw "imaginary opponent" is recorded from 1620s.
| 词汇 | straw man |
| 词根词缀 | Online Etymology Dictionary straw man n. 1590s, "doll or scarecrow made of bound straw," from straw, n. + man, n.. Figuratively, in debates, by 1896. Man of straw "imaginary opponent" is recorded from 1620s. |
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