Christmas should be a time of excitement and wonder, not a cynical marketing ploy.

圣诞节应该是激动人心的奇妙时刻，而不是自私牟利的营销计谋。

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It was all a ploy to distract attention from his real aims.

那全是障眼法，借以转移对他真实目的的注意。

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Some see this as a negotiating ploy.

有人认为这是谈判的一种策略。

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Some consider it an election ploy. But other surveys show the majority of French believe it is a useful conversation.

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This is simply a ploy to show the diplomatic community that the EPRDF is compromising with parties.

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It was a transparent ploy to avoid Security Council action."

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Is Grassley's ploy a ham-fisted attempt to shake down rich Wall Streeters for campaign contributions?

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To experts, this looked like a ploy by a failing company to extort money.

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The letter calls the Cinemark event a publicity ploy from a company that is oblivious to the emotional strain on the families of the victims.

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