lightning conductor
柯林斯词典
1. N A lightning conductor is a long thin piece of metal on top of a building that attracts lightning and allows it to reach the ground safely. 避雷针; 在建筑物上的长而尖的针，能引来闪电并使之安全到达地面[英国英语]
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lightning conductor
剑桥词典
lightning conductor noun [C] (METAL STRIP)
a strip of metal , going from the highest point of a building to the ground , that prevents lightning from damaging the building by taking the electricity to the ground before it can reach a dangerous level
避雷针
lightning conductor noun [C] (FOR CRITICISM)
someone or something that takes all the blame or criticism in a situation , although other people or things are responsible too
替罪羊，代人受过者；引火烧身的人(或事)
In a harsh economic climate , pay rises for politicians have become a lightning conductor for criticism . 在经济状况十分严峻的情况下，给政客涨工资这一举措便成了众矢之的。 返回 lightning conductor