machination

名词

1. 1

   阴谋、诡计、算计常用复数

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

   整起丑闻都是关起门来搞政治阴谋的结果。

2. 2

   谋划、操弄

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

   多年来暗中谋划，终于让他掌握了公司大权。