"wangle" in Chinese (Simplified)
巧妙地弄到用手段获得
Definition
通过巧妙或不太诚实的方法获得某物或达到目的,通常在很难实现的情况下。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Wangle' 为非正式用词,带些贬义,常用于描述巧妙(有时不太正当)地获得某物,比如“wangle a job”。多指动脑筋取得成果,而非违法犯罪。
Examples
He tried to wangle an extra day off from work.
他试图**巧妙地弄到**一天额外的休假。
She managed to wangle a ticket to the sold-out concert.
她设法**用手段获得**了一张已售罄的演唱会门票。
Can you wangle us a table at the busy restaurant?
你能**巧妙地弄到**一家很忙的餐厅的桌子给我们吗?
He somehow wangled his way into that private party last night.
他昨晚不知怎么地就**巧妙混入**了那个私人聚会。
They always seem to wangle a discount wherever they shop.
他们似乎总能**用手段获得**折扣,无论在哪里购物。
If you need help with your taxes, I know someone who can wangle things a bit.
如果你报税有困难,我认识一个可以**巧妙处理**的人。