work the oracle
1. (通过计谋、关系)达到目的
If you can't persuade him to lend us the money, how do you expect me to work the oracle?
如果你尚且不能说服他借钱给我们, 又怎能指望我做得到呢?
习惯用语Sir O-1.说话武断的人work the oracle1.收买僧侣以得到所希望的神谕2.(暗中耍手段)劝诱他人赞助或参加自己的计划3.(向某人)打通关系
work the oracle
1. (通过计谋、关系)达到目的
If you can't persuade him to lend us the money, how do you expect me to work the oracle?
如果你尚且不能说服他借钱给我们, 又怎能指望我做得到呢?