machination

名詞

1. 1

   陰謀、詭計、算計常用複數

   The whole scandal was the result of political machinations behind closed doors.

   整起醜聞都是關起門來搞政治陰謀的結果。

2. 2

   謀劃、操弄

   Years of quiet machination finally put him in charge of the company.

   多年來暗中謀劃，終於讓他掌握了公司大權。