pat·sy /ˈpætsi/ noun (plural patsies) [countableC] especially American EnglishAmE informal
TRICK/DECEIVEsomeone who is easily tricked or deceived, especially so that they take the blame for someone else’s crime 易成为替罪羊者,易上当受骗的人
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patsy• But he did indeed run a patsy against Stratton in 1956.• Others, especially politicians, say Daley promised Stratton that he would run a patsy against him in 1956.• She was the victim of love: sticker and patsy for her own sloppy heart.• They looked at him miserably-another patsy for the collection.• He usually plays older brothers, blushingpatsies, jumpysidekicks, all-smiles Ivy Leaguers.• In fact, the originalpatsy dropped out because of a scandal and was replaced by an even softerpatsy.