ploy

plɔɪ
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Translation of ploy into Russian

Noun

1.

strategy

clever plan to gain an advantage
  • She used a clever ploy to win the game.Она использовала хитрый ход, чтобы выиграть игру.
2.

conversation

opening remark to gain advantage
  • His compliment was just a ploy to win her over.Его комплимент был просто уловкой, чтобы завоевать её.
3.

game

maneuver in a game or discussion
  • The chess player's ploy caught his opponent off guard.Хитрость шахматиста застала его соперника врасплох.
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Expressions with ploy: examples in English and translations in Russian

уловка для рейтинга
The shocking twist was just a ratings ploy.

Synonyms and analogies of ploy in English

Examples of ploy in a sentence

  • The advertisement was a ploy to attract more customers.
  • His question was a ploy to start the negotiation.
  • The joke was merely a ploy to break the ice.
  • His ploy to delay the meeting was transparent.
  • The marketing ploy increased sales significantly.

Translations of "ploy" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
уловкаnf. - ulovka

Her ploy to convince him to stay worked perfectly and surprised everyone.

Ее уловка, чтобы убедить его остаться, сработала прекрасно и удивила всех.

ходnm. - khod

He executed a brilliant ploy to sneak past security unnoticed.

Он применил блестящий ход, чтобы незаметно пробраться мимо охраны.

трюкnm. - tryuk

This deal is bona fide and not just a marketing ploy.

Эта сделка честная, а не просто маркетинговый трюк.

заговорnm. - zagovor

Depression is a ploy instigated by the self-destructive elements within all of us.

Депрессия - это заговор самоубийственных элементов внутри нас.

хитростьnf. - khitrost'

I think it's a ploy to make me stay home.

Что это хитрость, цель которой -удержать меня дома.

приемnm. - priyem

Disguising adult self-pity in sentimental cruelty is an unfortunately effective ploy.

Маскировка взрослого самобичевания в сентиментальной жестокости - к сожалению, успешный прием.

маневрnm. - manevr

This was a corrupt ploy on their part.

Это был коварный обманный маневр с их стороны.

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ploy: Examples and translations in context

He used a deceptive ploy to gain an advantage in the negotiation.

Он использовал обманную уловку, чтобы получить преимущество в переговорах.

She created a ploy to distract her rival from winning the competition.

Она придумала уловку, чтобы отвлечь соперника от победы в соревновании.

He's known for his clever ploy and quick thinking in tough situations.

Его знают за его хитроумные уловки и быструю смекалку в сложных ситуациях.

If this were a ploy she'd be trying to look scared.

Будь это уловкой, она пыталась бы сделать испуганный вид.

Come on, it's obviously a ploy to get to you.

Да ладно, это явно уловка, чтобы подобраться к тебе.

I hope you all realize this is a pathetic ploy and a delusion.

Надеюсь, вы понимаете, что это жалкая уловка и обман.

That was a smart ploy, but it ultimately backfired on him.

Это была умная уловка, но в итоге она обернулась против него самого.

It was a cod ploy to get people talking about his new project.

Это была шутливая уловка, чтобы заставить людей говорить о его новом проекте.

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ratings ploy
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