"pull a few strings" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 託關係
• 動用人脈

Definition

利用你的人脈或關係達到某種目的，通常是為了獲得特別幫助或好處。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於非正式用語，常有走後門意味，通常應用於謀求好處或機會時，並非字面意思。

Examples

He managed to get the job by pulling a few strings.

他是**託了關係**纔拿到這份工作的。

Can you pull a few strings to get us tickets?

你能不能**託關係**幫我們搞到票？

She always pulls a few strings when she needs help.

她需要幫助時總會**託關係**。

I might be able to pull a few strings to get you into that event.

也許我能**託關係**讓你參加那個活動。

Don’t worry, my dad can pull a few strings if you get stuck.

別擔心，如果卡住了，我爸爸可以**託關係**。

He didn’t get that promotion just by working hard—he pulled a few strings.

他能升職不是隻靠努力，是**託了關係**。