pull the strings
在幕后操纵;
利用影响力或权势,导致合乎心意的结果,往往是暗中操纵局面的;
牵线搭桥;
暗中主使;
plans to pull the strings in retirement
计划退休后继续在幕后操纵/垂帘听政;
There Pulcinella dances when you pull the golden strings
只要你拉动金色的丝线,普尔钦奈拉就会应声起舞;
pull strings behind the scenes
幕后操纵;
幕后*纵;
pull strings from behind the scenes
暗中操作;