machination
US /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
名詞
陰謀, 詭計, 策劃
a plot or scheme
範例:
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The political leader was accused of engaging in secret machinations to undermine his opponents.
這位政治領導人被指控參與秘密陰謀以削弱其對手。
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Despite all the clever machinations, their plan ultimately failed.
儘管有所有巧妙的陰謀，他們的計劃最終還是失敗了。