string ·phrase (IDIOM)

Definition: to secretly use the influence that you have over important people to get something or to help someone Level: C2

如果你急需用钱，我也许能暗中动用一些关系。

I may be able to ___pull a few ___strings, if you need the money urgently.

一篇报道或许能在市政厅暗中促成必要的改变。

An article might ___pull the necessary ___strings at City Hall.

他父亲暗中动用人脉，帮他在那家律师事务所弄到了实习机会。

His father ___pulled some ___strings to get him that internship at the law firm.