svengali

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
    — She also offers a fascinating glimpse into a more innocent age before svengalis began colluding with marketing men and TV execs to promote talentless wannabes to overnight success.

词形变化

svengalis plural Svengali alternative

词源

Named for the hypnotist character Svengali in George du Maurier's novel Trilby. More at citations.
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