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pawn
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/pɔːn/
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The government was involved for sure — but only as a pawn.
politics
пешка
Здесь pawn употреблено метафорически: так называют того, кем управляет и кого использует другая сила.
The Misplaced Battleship
"The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerful battleship being secretly built in a peaceful sector of the galaxy. It addresses themes of deception, adventure, and the moral complexities faced by characters navigating both lawful and unlawful pursuits in a futuristic setting.
The government was involved for sure — but only as a pawn.
politics
в качестве пешки
В качестве человека или группы, которыми более могущественная сторона пользуется в своих целях.
The Misplaced Battleship
"The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerful battleship being secretly built in a peaceful sector of the galaxy. It addresses themes of deception, adventure, and the moral complexities faced by characters navigating both lawful and unlawful pursuits in a futuristic setting.