| 词汇 | the powers that be |
| 释义 | the powers that be : the people who decide what is allowed or acceptable in a group, organization, etc.当权者；决策人 The students wanted to have a big party, but the powers that be didn't approve.学生们想开个大型派对，但当权者不批准。 I applied for the job, but I guess the powers that be didn't think I was qualified.我申请了这个职位，但我猜拍板的人认为我资历不够。 power |
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