ploy

A noun referring to a cunning or strategic maneuver, often used in conversation or games to gain an advantage.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее хитрый или стратегический маневр, часто используемый в разговоре или играх для получения преимущества.esSustantivo que denota una maniobra astuta o estratégica, a menudo usada en conversaciones o juegos para obtener ventaja.frNom désignant une manœuvre astucieuse ou stratégique, souvent employée dans une conversation ou un jeu pour obtenir un avantage.deEin listiger oder strategischer Trick oder Kniff, der oft in Gesprächen oder Spielen eingesetzt wird, um sich einen Vorteil zu verschaffen.ptSubstantivo que designa um truque ou manobra astuta e estratégica, frequentemente usada para obter vantagem em uma situação, conversa ou jogo.zh指狡猾或策略性的手段或计谋，常用于谈话或游戏中以获取优势。arاسم يدل على حيلة أو مناورة ماكرة أو استراتيجية تُستخدم غالبًا في الكلام أو اللعب لتحقيق ميزة أو خداع الآخرين.

1. Strategic remark B2 formal

   An initial comment or statement designed to gain a favorable position in a discussion or negotiation.

   • His opening ploy was to compliment her work before asking for a favor.
   • She used a clever ploy to steer the conversation in her direction.
   • The politician's ploy was to appear humble while subtly promoting his agenda.

   ruСтратегическое замечаниеesTáctica o maniobra estratégicafrManœuvre rhétoriquedeStrategische BemerkungptComentário estratégicozh策略性言论arملاحظة استراتيجية

   Sinônimos: artificegambitmaneuverrusestratagemtactic

2. Game or conversation tactic B2 formal

   A calculated move or strategy used in a game, debate, or social interaction to gain an advantage.

   • In chess, sacrificing a pawn is a common ploy to control the center.
   • Her ploy in the negotiation was to remain silent and let the other party speak first.
   • He used a distraction ploy to win the argument.

   ruХитростьesArdid o maniobrafrManœuvre ou tactique de jeu/débatdeListptTruquezh策略arحيلة

   Sinônimos: devicedodgegambitmaneuverruseschemestratagemtactictrickwile

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• ploy's possessive singular form