using clever plans to achieve what you want, without people realizing what you are doing 马基雅弗利主义的；不择手段的；阴险狡诈的 Machiavellian manipulation 马基雅维利操纵 There were press accusations of Machiavellian deception. 有媒体指责马基雅维利骗人。
Word OriginFrom the name of Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian politician (1469–1527), who explained in his book The Prince that it was often necessary for rulers to use immoral methods in order to achieve power and success.