a person in a position to use their influence on one's behalf
有势力的朋友,靠山。
有势力的朋友;靠山
It never hurts to have a friend at court.
有个在法院工作的朋友没什么不好。
He tells Veronica that he spoke to a friend who is a clerk at the Superior Court.
他告诉Veronica,已经与一个朋友谈过了,对方是高等法院的一个办事员。
a person in a position to use their influence on one's behalf
有势力的朋友,靠山。