power play
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
UK /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
名词
1.
权力斗争, 权力游戏
a situation in which one person or group tries to gain control or an advantage over others, often using aggressive or manipulative tactics
示例:
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The CEO's sudden resignation was seen as a power play by the board.
首席执行官的突然辞职被董事会视为一场权力斗争。
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He tried a power play to get his proposal approved, but it backfired.
他试图通过权力斗争让他的提案获得批准，但适得其反。
2.
强力进攻, 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
示例:
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The team scored two goals during the power play.
球队在强力进攻中攻入两球。
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They failed to convert on any of their power plays.
他们未能利用任何一次强力进攻机会。
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