Definition
To exert control or influence over an organization or situation, often in a secretive or indirect manner.
幕後操縱；暗中控制
It is said that she has been pulling the strings behind the scenes at this company's decision-making.
據說她一直在幕後操控這家公司的決策。
Although he appears not to be involved, he is actually the one pulling the strings.
雖然他看起來沒有參與，但實際上他才是幕後操控者。
The success of this project is not accidental; someone must be pulling the strings.
這個項目的成功並非偶然，一定有人在幕後操控。