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straw man

noun
🔊/ˈstrɔː mæn/
🔊/ˈstrɔː mæn/
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  1. a weak imaginary opponent or argument that is set up in order to be defeated easily
    • The article sets up a straw man: a purposeful misinterpretation of the artist's position.这篇文章设立了一个稻草人：故意误解了艺术家的立场。