scarecrow

/ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ 名词 B1

中文：稻草人、骨瘦如柴的人

An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there.
A person or animal regarded as resembling a scarecrow (sense 1) in some way; especially, a tall, thin, awkward person; or a person wearing ragged and tattered clothes.
Synonym of crow scarer (“a farmhand employed to scare birds from the fields”). (dated)
Anything that appears terrifying but presents no danger; a paper tiger. (figuratively)
Military equipment or tactics used to scare and deter rather than cause actual damage. (figuratively)

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## Chapter III How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow

There was a great cornfield beyond the fence, and not far away she saw a Scarecrow, placed high on a pole to keep the birds from the ripe corn.

Dorothy leaned her chin upon her hand and gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow.

While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the queer, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her.

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