kingmaker
US /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪ.kɚ/
UK /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪ.kər/
名词
造王者, 幕后操纵者
a person or group that has great influence in a royal or political succession, without themselves being a candidate
示例:
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The small party became the crucial kingmaker in the coalition government.
这个小党派成为联合政府中关键的造王者。
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In the upcoming election, independent voters will likely be the kingmakers.
在即将到来的选举中，独立选民很可能成为造王者。