mastermind /ˈmɑːstəˌmaɪnd/ CET6 TEM8 ( masterminding, masterminded, masterminds )

• 1. 

  V-T If you mastermind a difficult or complicated activity, you plan it in detail and then make sure that it happens successfully. 策划

  例：

  There are many theories as to who masterminded the attacks.

  关于谁策划了这些攻击，有许多的猜测。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT The mastermind behind a difficult or complicated plan, often a criminal one, is the person who is responsible for planning and organizing it. 幕后操纵者

  例：

  He was the mastermind behind the plan to acquire the explosives.

  他是获取炸药计划的幕后操纵者。