pull strings

漢語翻譯

英文解釋：

動詞 pull strings:

1. influence or control shrewdly or deviously
   同義詞：manipulate, pull wires

例句：

1. Contrary to Bill Clinton's claim that he never got special favors, his uncle pulled strings and ran a "concerted lobbying campaign" that helped the Democratic presidential candidate dodge the Vietnam draft, the Los Angeles Times reported yesterday.
   據《洛杉磯時報》昨日報導：柯林頓聲言他從未得到優遇，事實正好相反，他叔父曾幕後使用影響力，並曾展開一項“有計畫的遊說活動”協助民主黨總統候選人逃避越戰徵兵。
2. If you want to see our boss I can pull strings for you.
   如果你想見我們的老闆，我可以暗中幫忙。