An incompetent official who holds a high position but does nothing useful; a mere figurehead.
新来的主管虽然职位很高，但平时决策犹豫不决，下属都觉得他有些伴食中书。
Although the new manager holds a high position, he is often indecisive in making decisions, leading his subordinates to feel that he is merely a figurehead.
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