strawman

UK
/ˈstrɔːmən/
US
/ˈstrɔˌmæn/

Übersetzungen

strawmansubstantiv
strawmen
Pl.
UK
/ˈstrɔːmən/
US
/ˈstrɔˌmæn/
соломенное чучело
The farmer placed a strawman in the field to scare away the birds.
Фермер поставил соломенное чучело в поле, чтобы отпугивать птиц.
фиктивная фигура
The lawyer used a strawman to divert attention from the real issue.
Адвокат использовал фиктивную фигуру, чтобы отвлечь внимание от настоящей проблемы.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
фиктивный персонаж
подставное лицо
strawmanverb
strawmanned
Präteritum
strawmanned
Partizip Perfekt
strawmanning
Gerundium
Colloquial transitive verb meaning ‘to misrepresent an opponent’s argument so it can be easily refuted’.
strawmanadjektiv
UK
/ˈstrɔːˌmæn/
US
/ˈstrɔˌmæn/
Used attributively in combinations such as “strawman proposal” or “strawman argument”.

Definitionen

strawmansubstantiv
A person used as a cover for some questionable activity, often to conceal the identity of the actual person responsible.
The company used a strawman to hide the true ownership of the property.
An argument or opponent set up so as to be easily refuted or defeated.
The debater constructed a strawman argument to make his opponent's position seem weaker than it actually was.
A figure or dummy made of straw, traditionally used as a scarecrow or for combat practice.
Medieval soldiers would thrust their spears at a strawman to hone their skills.
A preliminary model, outline, or draft intended to provoke discussion or refinement.
The team circulated a strawman of the marketing plan before the official meeting.
strawmanverb
To misrepresent (an opponent’s argument) so that it can be attacked more easily.
She accused the columnist of strawmanning her position on climate policy.
strawmanadjektiv
Preliminary or easily refuted, especially said of a proposal or argument offered for discussion.
They began the workshop with a strawman proposal to spark ideas.