The idea is make the other players believe you have strong cards and are sure to win.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

Good, so by standing not only does she not win the election, but she actually causes the election to be won for sure by Jean who's further away from her.

很好,参选不仅不能让她在选举中获胜,而且会导致,离她更远的吉恩在选举中获胜

耶鲁公开课 - 博弈论课程节选

If they did not, Republican William McKinley was sure to win the election.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

William Seward was sure he would win the nomination.

VOA: special.2009.07.09

They told him he was sure to win.

VOA: special.2010.05.27