kingmaker
US /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪ.kɚ/
UK /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪ.kər/
名詞
造王者, 幕後操縱者
a person or group that has great influence in a royal or political succession, without themselves being a candidate
範例:
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The small party became the crucial kingmaker in the coalition government.
這個小黨派成為聯合政府中關鍵的造王者。
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In the upcoming election, independent voters will likely be the kingmakers.
在即將到來的選舉中，獨立選民很可能成為造王者。