wheel and deal

动词

UK/ˌwiːl ən ˈdiːl/
US/ˌwiːl ən ˈdiːl/

定义 wheel and deal 动词

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To engage in clever or complicated methods, often involving deception or rule-breaking, in order to gain profit or advantage.

    (为获利而)投机取巧;耍弄手段

    • Many politicians wheel and deal unscrupulously to gain power.

      许多政客不择手段地投机取巧以获取权力。

    • The company rapidly expanded in the market by wheeling and dealing.

      这家公司通过投机取巧迅速在市场上扩张。

    • The real estate developer is known for wheeling and dealing.

      这位房地产开发商以投机取巧而闻名。