effigyglossary / EFFIGY effigy (ef-[schwa]-jee), n. A figure, image, or other representation; esp., a crude representation of someone who is disliked. • Effigies are sometimes hanged, burned, or otherwise abused to express public disapproval or ridicule. 词条贡献者 双语律师Natalie,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与监管与政府事务相关的法律文件。