Jockey

(n.)

(pl. jockeys) person who rides a horse, usu. a professional competing in races

骑师；（通常指）职业赛马骑师

引申：desk jockey

坐办公室的人

(v.)

jockey for sth.: manoeuvre to gain (an advantage, a favour, etc.)

用计谋获取（利益、好处等）

e.g. jockey for position, power, favours, etc.

用计谋获得职位、权力、好处等

jockey sb into/out of sth: persuade sb by skilful management or unfair manoeuvring to do/give up sth

用巧妙的方法或诡计说服某人做/放弃某事

e.g. They jockeyed Fred out of his position on the board.

他们设法欺骗弗雷德放弃在董事会的职位。

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