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A human-shaped figure made of straw or cloth placed in fields to discourage birds from feeding on crops.
vi Những con bù nhìn được đặt giữa cánh đồng lúa.
en Scarecrows are placed in the middle of the rice fields.
A person or organization that is completely controlled by others and lacks any independent power or authority.
vi Ông ta chỉ là một kẻ bù nhìn trong tay người khác.
en He is just a puppet in the hands of others.