jockey
n
(pl ~s) person who rides a horse, usu a professional competing in races 騎師; (通常指)職業賽馬騎師.
jockey v (phr v) jockey for sth manoeuvre to gain (an advantage, a favour, etc) 用計謀獲取(利益、 好處等)
jockey for position, power, favours, etc 用計謀獲得職位、 權力、 好處等. jockey sb into/out of sth persuade sb by skilful management or unfair manoeuvring to do/give up sth 用巧妙的方法或詭計說服某人做[放棄]某事
They jockeyed Fred out of his position on the board. 他們設法欺騙弗雷德放棄在董事會的職位.
??? 情景例句
I knew we thought alike,
我知道我們心意相同,
How long will it take you to have it counted?
你要多少天才能把它計算好?
Many pedal their tricycles, but most of them prefer to push or drag them.