Figurehead
01
船首像, 舳先像
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
02
飾り物のリーダー, 名目上の指導者
someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it
例
The company ’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors.
その会社のCEOは単なる飾り物で、実際の決定は取締役会によって行われていました。
