tin god

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

tin gods 复数 tin gods

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A false god, particularly a petty tyrant, a person who abuses or exceeds their authority over others in petty ways.

    习语

    [Frank Lloyd Wright] was regarded by members of the [Taliesin] fellowship as somewhat of an idol, a tin god, or a master, who could do no wrong.

词源

From tin's figurative sense as "worthless" or "counterfeit" in relation to silver and god's use for idols.

来源：wiktionary