Mr. Takeshita became the party's kingmaker, handing the largest faction over to one of his own disciples.

竹下先生成为党内决定谁能当选的关键人物，他将最大的派系移交至他自己的一位追随者手中。

The earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker.

沃里克伯爵是第一个拥立国王的人。

Peter Mandelson Kingmaker and Gordon's former enemy.

彼得·曼德尔森挺皇派、戈登前对手。

He now finds himself in the role of potential kingmaker for the run-off.

现在，他发现自己有可能成为左右决胜选举的拥王者。

“Perot as kingmaker,” he says tactfully, “is a more formidable proposition than Perot as candidate.”

他委婉地说道：“佩罗替人抬轿助选，要比他自己出来参选更难缠。”