pull ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: to secretly use the influence that you have over important people to get something or to help someone Level: C2
如果你急需钱，我或许能暗中疏通一下关系。
I may be able to ___pull a few ___strings, if you need the money urgently.
您报纸上的一篇文章或许能在市政厅暗中运作，促成所需的改革。
An article in your newspaper might ___pull the necessary ___strings at City Hall to bring about needed changes.
她设法暗中疏通关系，为公司争取到了合同。
She managed to ___pull some ___strings to secure the contract for her company.