나쁜 목적을 위해 몰래 꾸미는 교묘한 계획이나 책동.
A crafty or devious plot or scheme, especially one intended to accomplish an evil or illegal end.
예문:
"The CEO fell victim to the political machinations of the board members who wanted him gone."
"The novel's plot is driven by the complex machinations of a secret society."
"Despite their machinations, the truth about the corruption scandal eventually came to light."