the corridors of power
US /ðə ˈkɔrɪdɔrz əv ˈpaʊər/
UK /ðə ˈkɔrɪdɔrz əv ˈpaʊər/

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权力走廊, 权力中心
places where important decisions are made and where people in power work
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He spent his career working in the corridors of power, influencing policy decisions.
他职业生涯都在权力走廊中度过,影响着政策决策。
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Many lobbyists try to gain access to the corridors of power.
许多说客试图进入权力走廊。