machinations
US /ˌmæk·əˈneɪ·ʃənz, ˌmæʃ-/
UK /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/
複數名詞
陰謀, 詭計, 策劃
a plot or scheme, especially an evil one
範例:
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The politician was accused of engaging in corrupt machinations to win the election.
這位政客被指控為贏得選舉而進行腐敗的陰謀。
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Despite all the enemy's machinations, the hero managed to save the kingdom.
儘管敵人百般陰謀，英雄還是成功地拯救了王國。