"power behind the throne" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 幕后操纵者
• 实际掌权者

Definition

指在表面权力人物背后，实际上掌控或强烈影响权力的人或集团，虽然他们表面上不是负责人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式场合，尤其是政治和商业。指隐藏的、不公开的影响力，而非正式领导者。常形容顾问、家属或亲信。不要用来描述一般合作或显性领导者。

Examples

People say the adviser is the power behind the throne in the government.

人们说顾问是政府的**幕后操纵者**。

She is the power behind the throne in the company, even if her brother is the boss.

她在公司里是**幕后操纵者**，虽然她哥哥是老板。

The king rules, but the prime minister is the real power behind the throne.

国王统治，但首相才是真正的**幕后操纵者**。

Many believe she's the power behind the throne, making all the big decisions.

许多人认为她才是**幕后操纵者**，做出所有重大决策。

He may look like a figurehead, but his wife is truly the power behind the throne.

他可能看起来只是象征性人物，但他的妻子才是真正的**幕后操纵者**。

Everybody knows John is the brains of the operation—the power behind the throne.

大家都知道约翰才是幕后智囊——真正的**幕后操纵者**。