释义
a person in a position to use their influence on one's behalf
有势力的朋友，靠山。
双语例句
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It never hurts to have a friend at court.
有个在法院工作的朋友没什么不好。
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He tells Veronica that he spoke to a friend who is a clerk at the Superior Court.
他告诉Veronica，已经与一个朋友谈过了，对方是高等法院的一个办事员。