noun🔗Share傀儡，马前卒 One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe."The boss used Mark as a stooge, promising him a promotion while secretly taking credit for all of Mark's hard work. "老板把马克当成了马前卒，口头答应给他升职，实际上却偷偷地把马克辛辛苦苦做出的成绩都据为己有。personcharacterbusinessjobworksocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share捧哏，配角. A straight man."In the comedy routine, the comedian told the jokes, while his stooge set them up with serious questions and reactions. "在喜剧表演中，喜剧演员负责讲笑话，而他的捧哏则用一本正经的提问和反应来衬托这些笑话。entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share线人，眼线。 A secret informant for police."The detective relied on a stooge within the gang to provide information about their next robbery. "警探依靠安插在团伙内部的线人提供关于他们下一次抢劫的信息。policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share内线，帮凶。 A confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant."The professor used a stooge in the experiment; the student who always agreed with him was actually part of the research team. "教授在实验中安排了一个内线；那个总是赞同他的学生实际上是研究团队的一员。personsciencehumanorganizationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share当捧哏，做配角 To act as a straight man.""In their comedy routine, John stooged for Mary, setting her up with questions so she could deliver the punchlines." "在他们的喜剧表演中，约翰为玛丽当捧哏，通过提问来衬托她，让她能抖出包袱。entertainmentstageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
