木偶用英语可以称为 "puppet"。来源方面，木偶这一词源于拉丁语 "pupa"，意为蚕蛹。在英语中，木偶通常指由人用木头或塑料等材料制成的、可以动作的模型。例如：

He's been performing with puppets since he was a child. 他从小就在表演木偶戏。

The puppet show was a huge hit with the kids. 木偶戏获得了孩子们的热烈追捧。

She made a puppet out of socks and a pair of googly eyes. 她用袜子和一对眼睛做了一个木偶。