power behind the throne
幕后操縱的力量
書面·形容幕后操縱
英文釋義
the person or group that has the real power and controls a ruler or leader, especially in a secret or unofficial way
例句
Everyone thinks the CEO runs the company, but his wife is the real power behind the throne.
典故來源
源自17世紀英國政治,指實際控制君主或領導者的幕后人物,如國王的顧問或寵臣。