wangle a job 通过不正当手段得到工作
wangle a spot 抢到一个名额
wangle an election 操纵选举
wangle a deal 搞成交易
wangle access 获取准入资格
1. He wangled his way into the exclusive club using a fake ID.
他凭假身份证混进了那个排俱乐部。
2. She wangled a position in the marketing department by lying on her resume.
她通过简历造假,在市场部谋得了一席之地。
3. The politician was accused of wangling the contract to benefit his relatives.
这位政客被指控通过不正当手段操纵合同以利于其亲属。
4. They managed to wangle tickets for the sold-out concert.
他们设法搞到了那场售罄演唱会的票。
A: Did you get the internship?
A:你拿到实习机会了吗?
B: Yes, I think I wangled it by flattering the manager too much.
B:是的,我觉得我靠过度奉承经理才搞到的。
A: That sounds risky. You should be honest next time.
A:那听起来很冒险。下次你应该诚实点。
1) 通过作弊或不正当手段获得
2) 靠贿赂或关系搞定
3) 偷偷摸摸地达成
1. [过去式/过去分词] (to obtain or achieve something) through dishonest or underhanded means. 通过不诚实或阴险的手段获得或达成(某事)。
e.g.
He wangled a seat on the board.
他通过不正当手段在董事会谋得一席。
verb
1. To obtain or achieve something, especially a job, position, or advantage, through dishonest or underhanded means; to cheat or rig.
Synonym: cheated, rigged, fixed, swindled