jockey
n
(pl ~s) person who rides a horse, usu a professional competing in races 骑师; (通常指)职业赛马骑师.
jockey v (phr v) jockey for sth manoeuvre to gain (an advantage, a favour, etc) 用计谋获取(利益、 好处等)
jockey for position, power, favours, etc 用计谋获得职位、 权力、 好处等. jockey sb into/out of sth persuade sb by skilful management or unfair manoeuvring to do/give up sth 用巧妙的方法或诡计说服某人做[放弃]某事
They jockeyed Fred out of his position on the board. 他们设法欺骗弗雷德放弃在董事会的职位.
🗣️ 情景例句
Great! I'll make a reservation right now.
太好了, 我现在就订房间。
It is good to be merry at meal.
席间心情愉快是为上策。
He started to complain about this wicked world but was interrupted by a knock at the door.