machination

英 [ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃn]

美 [ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃn]

n.  阴谋; 诡计

复数：machinations　

GRE法律

BNC.19935 / COCA.19441

牛津词典

noun

• 阴谋；诡计
  a secret and complicated plan

英英释义

noun

• a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
  Synonym:intrigue

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