pull strings
英 [pʊl strɪŋz]
美 [pʊl strɪŋz]
拉关系;走后门
英英释义
verb
- influence or control shrewdly or deviously
- He manipulated public opinion in his favor
双语例句
- Pull all the strings and make people do what I wanted.
控制他人就好像操纵牵线木偶。 - In a short while I broke the cords that bound my left arm, and, by a strong pull, made loose some of the strings by which my hair was held fast.
一会儿，我挣断了捆绑我左臂的绳子，然后用力一拉，把捆着我头发的一些绳子弄松。 - Somebody at Virgin America was apparently able to pull the requisite strings.
维珍美国显然是有人能拉所需的字符串。 - In order to find a suitable job, I have to pull some strings.
为了找一份合适的工作，我得走走后门。 - He might not succeed the Fuehrer but he wanted to continue to pull the strings behind the scenes for whoever did.
他也许不能继承元首，但是不管谁继承，他都希望继续在幕后拉线操纵。 - Sam: Well, he owes me a few favours, so ⑦ I'm sure he could pull a few strings.
萨姆：嗯，他还欠我不少人情呢。所以我敢肯定他会帮忙找关系的。 - Kate is sure she can pull a few strings and get you in.
凯特肯定她能通过关系，让你进去的。 - When I help my mother in the kitchen, I always pull the strings out before slicing celery. I pulled the strings out of my stalk.
以前在家帮妈妈做饭时，我总是在切芹菜前把里面的丝抽掉。 - 'but what will happen when I pull both strings?'she asked.
“但我拉着两根绳子时，它会说什么？”艾米问。 - And what happens if I pull both the strings?@ the curious shopper inquires.
“如果我两条绳子一起拉会怎么样呢？”这位好奇的顾客追问。