A person who is well-dressed but lacks true substance, ability, or dignity; a mere figurehead or a clown in fine attire.
新来的主管虽然打扮得体，但决策总是依赖他人，简直就是个沐猴衣冠。
The new supervisor, though impeccably dressed, always relied on others for decisions, essentially acting as a mere figurehead.
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