the powers that be

释义

1. 牛津电影里 100%

   当权派；权力集团

   the people who control an organization, a country, etc.

   The powers that be thought it prudent that I do this backup just in case.

   and the powers that be...

电影里这样说 · 5 部

• The powers that be thought it prudent that I do this backup just in case.Avatar: The Way of Water2022
• Is that what this is all about, hobnobbing with the powers-that-be?Something the Lord Made2004
• Well, gentlemen, there'll be no interference from the powers that be.You Can't Take It with You1938
• Oh, the powers that be. Would you look?Treasure Planet2002
• But the powers that be take a very healthy cut.Widows2018
• Show the powers that be how much smarter she was.The Life of David Gale2003
• and the powers that be...Nashville1975
• I guess the powers that be don't share our beliefsSicko2007

在完整场景里学

• 浮生若梦1938
  • 谋划军火垄断又逼人卖地：cash in on（趁势大捞一笔）
  • 劝小职员当田里百合：when my ship comes in（等时来运转那天）
  • 一家人各忙各的爱好：like hotcakes（十分抢手）

同一词条的短语

• do a power of good
• more power to elbow
• the power behind the throne
• the corridors of power
• sweep to power
• power down
• power up