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- 拉拢
拉拢
lā lǒng
Meaning
- to rope in
- fig. to involve sb
- to entice
Definition
通过某种手段使别人靠拢到自己一方来。
To win over or draw someone to one's side by various means.
Usage
多用于人际关系、政治或商业等场景，有时带有贬义，指通过利益、感情等手段争取支持。
Often used in interpersonal, political, or business contexts, sometimes with a negative connotation, referring to gaining support through interests, emotions, etc.
Examples
- 1 他试图通过请客送礼来拉拢同事。 (He tried to win over his colleagues by treating them to meals and giving gifts.)
- 2 公司用高薪拉拢竞争对手的核心员工。 (The company lured key employees from competitors with high salaries.)
- 3 在选举中，候选人努力拉拢中间选民。 (During the election, the candidate worked hard to win over swing voters.)
- 4 他拉拢了几个朋友一起创业。 (He rallied a few friends to start a business together.)
- 5 领导用承诺升职的方式拉拢下属。 (The boss tried to win over subordinates by promising promotions.)
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