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
1. He manipulated public opinion in his favor
Synonym:manipulatepull wires

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。
Tony is sure he can pull a few strings and get you in.
托尼有把握可以托关系让你进去。
I just wasn't going to pull strings for him anymore.
我已经不打算再为他收拾残局了。
I'll pull strings and get you out.
我在想办法让你从这里出去。
If you want to see our boss I can pull strings for you.
如果你想见我们的老板，我可以暗中帮忙。
Zhang Wei: Yes. Now, move your wrist and pull these strings with your fingers.
张伟：对，现在动一下你的手腕并用手指拨动弦。
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。
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。
Do you think your father could pull some strings for me at the company?
你认为你父亲会在公司里为我通融关系吗？
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。