"svengali" 怎么发音
word
sveng-GAH-lee
sveng-GAH-lee
释义
A "Svengali" is a person who manipulates, controls, or exerts excessive influence over another, often for selfish or sinister reasons.
IPA 音标
美式英语
svɛŋˈɡɑːli
英式英语
svɛŋˈɡɑːli
简化发音
美式
sveng-GAH-lee
英式
sveng-GAH-lee
语境中听
Some people say the manager acts like a Svengali behind the scenes.
He became famous, but some say his partner was the real Svengali.
Be careful, she has a reputation for being a Svengali.
Every big pop star seems to have a Svengali pulling the strings.