单词 | pull strings |
释义 | pull strings (once / 200328 pages) v WORD FAMILY pull strings: pulled strings, pulls strings USAGE EXAMPLESIn the first study of its kind in insects, scientists constructed experiments that challenged bees to pull strings in order to access rewards of nectar. National Geographic(Oct 21, 2016) Some were trivial — ceiling fans without pull strings — but others signaled hazardous conditions, including overcrowding and inoperative smoke detectors. Washington Post(Aug 12, 2016) The Nazis abducted him, and Gertrude’s family had to pull strings to get him released. Science Magazine(Aug 04, 2016) v influence or control shrewdly or deviously Syn|Hyper manipulate, pull wires act upon, influence, work have and exert influence or effect |
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