jockey
n
(pl ~s) person who rides a horse, usu a professional competing in races 骑师; (通常指)职业赛马骑师.
jockey v (phr v) jockey for sth manoeuvre to gain (an advantage, a favour, etc) 用计谋获取(利益、 好处等)
jockey for position, power, favours, etc 用计谋获得职位、 权力、 好处等. jockey sb into/out of sth persuade sb by skilful management or unfair manoeuvring to do/give up sth 用巧妙的方法或诡计说服某人做[放弃]某事
They jockeyed Fred out of his position on the board. 他们设法欺骗弗雷德放弃在董事会的职位.
🗣️ 情景例句
OK, honey, we'll see to it
好 ,亲爱的 ,我们一定设法
I didn't read the whole paper, headlines.
我没有看到报纸的全部,我只是大概看了标题。
He is forever talking about the friendly people, the clean atmosphere, the closeness to nature and the gentle pace of living.