n.陰謀；圖謀
The spy, a past master of machination and maneuver, was caught at last. 這個老奸巨滑的間諜終于被逮住了。
The British bourgeoisie, past masters of machination and manoeuvre, are a class which knows best when to compromise. 英國資產(chǎn)階級歷來老奸巨猾，是最善于在適當?shù)臅r候作出妥協(xié)的一個階級。
