power play

• 为展示权力、支配或控制局面（或他人）而采取的策略性举动，常用于政治、商业或体育领域。

A strategic move or action intended to demonstrate authority, dominance, or control over a situation or other people, often in politics, business, or sports.

1. Aggressive influenceB2formal

   An attempt to gain or assert control or influence over a situation or person, often through aggressive or strategic actions.

   强势施压

   • The manager's power play alienated several team members.
   • His constant power plays made it difficult to collaborate.
   • The negotiation turned into a power play between the two companies.

2. Hockey advantageB2formal

   A situation in ice hockey where one team has a numerical advantage because an opposing player is in the penalty box.

   人数优势

   • The team scored two goals during the power play.
   • They have a strong power play unit this season.
   • The penalty gave the other team a power play opportunity.