a strategic move to gain or maintain control
一个为了获得或保持控制而采取的战略举措 (yí gè wèile huòqǔ huò bǎochí kòngzhì ér cǎiqǔ de zhànlüè jǔcuò)
"The alliance between the two countries is seen as a power play."
"两国之间的联盟被视为一种power play。" (Liǎng guó zhī jiān de liánméng bèi shì wéi yī zhǒng power play.)
to open your books and begin studying
a student who is favored by the teacher
to express care or sympathy toward others
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm