pull strings 暗箱操作、幕后操控 ►含义：make use of one's influence and contacts to gain an advantage unofficially or unfairly.利用一个人的影响力和人际关系，不正当、不公正地获得某种优势。 ►例句：It is a result of pulling strings for him to get the first prize.他拿到一等奖是暗箱操作的结果。 ►对话：A:How did he get such a good job?他如何获得这么好的一份工作？B: His dad pulled strings for him.他老爸给他安排的呗。 ►额外收获： 1.make use of：利用2.contact: n.人际关系（=social connections）3.gain an advantage：获得某种优势