power play
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
UK /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
名詞
1.
權力鬥爭, 權力遊戲
a situation in which one person or group tries to gain control or an advantage over others, often using aggressive or manipulative tactics
範例:
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The CEO's sudden resignation was seen as a power play by the board.
首席執行官的突然辭職被董事會視為一場權力鬥爭。
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He tried a power play to get his proposal approved, but it backfired.
他試圖透過權力鬥爭讓他的提案獲得批准，但適得其反。
2.
強攻, 多打少
(in ice hockey) a situation in which one team has a numerical advantage on the ice because a player from the opposing team has been penalized
範例:
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The team scored two goals during the power play.
球隊在強攻中攻入兩球。
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They failed to convert on any of their power plays.
他們未能利用任何一次強攻機會。
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