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词汇 wire-pull
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Definition of wire-pull in English:

wire-pull

verb ˈwʌɪəpʊl
  • with object To manipulate or influence (a person) as if pulling the wires of a puppet; to control (a situation, organization, etc.) from behind the scenes. Compare to pull the wires, to pull the strings, and wirework.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Advice to newly Elected Member of Parliament. From wire + pull, after to pull the wires.

Definition of wire-pull in US English:

wire-pull

verbˈwʌɪəpʊl
  • with object To manipulate or influence (a person) as if pulling the wires of a puppet; to control (a situation, organization, etc.) from behind the scenes. Compare to pull the wires, to pull the strings, and wirework.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Advice to newly Elected Member of Parliament. From wire + pull, after to pull the wires.

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