拉线 (lā) — to act as a go-between, to pull strings (in introductions, business, or matchmaking); to infiltrate a spy, to set up an espionage network
Definition
拉线 literally "pull a string" — it means using personal connections to introduce people, arrange deals, or find jobs (go-between, pull strings). The espionage sense (planting a spy) is rare and contextual.
verb
to act as a go-betweento pull strings (in introductions, business, or matchmaking)to infiltrate a spyto set up an espionage network
Examples
- 拉线，。Tā jīng cháng wèi gōng sī lā, cù chéng hé zuò.He often acts as a go-between for the company to facilitate cooperation.
- ，。Péng you gěi wǒ lā le yí cì xiàn, wǒ cái zhǎo dào zhè fèn gōng zuò.A friend pulled strings for me once, so I found this job.
- 拉线。Qíng bào jī gòu zài dí duì guó chéng gōng lā.The intelligence agency successfully infiltrated a spy in the enemy country.
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