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每日商务英语 第42期:幕后操纵

时间：2013-12-12 08:50:32

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 　　to pull some strings1幕后操纵

　　英文释义
　　To manipulate a situation secretly, and possibly unethically, in order to accomplish a goal. (NOTE: a reference to strings that direct the movement of a puppet)
　　例句
　　The wealthy old man thought he could pull some strings in order to get his incompetent2 nephew an important job with the company owned by his old friend.
　　这个富裕的老头以为可以通过幕后操纵，就可以让他无能的侄子得到其老朋友的公司的重要职位。

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1 strings nh0zBe     
n.弦
参考例句：
  • He sat on the bed,idly plucking the strings of his guitar.他坐在床上，随意地拨着吉他的弦。
  • She swept her fingers over the strings of the harp.她用手指划过竖琴的琴弦。
2 incompetent JcUzW     
adj.无能力的，不能胜任的
参考例句：
  • He is utterly incompetent at his job.他完全不能胜任他的工作。
  • He is incompetent at working with his hands.他动手能力不行。