machination
US /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
名词
阴谋, 诡计, 策划
a plot or scheme
示例:
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The political leader was accused of engaging in secret machinations to undermine his opponents.
这位政治领导人被指控参与秘密阴谋以削弱其对手。
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Despite all the clever machinations, their plan ultimately failed.
尽管有所有巧妙的阴谋，他们的计划最终还是失败了。