For instance, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong gave the initial impression that he was not keen on wrestling Potong Pasir and Hougang back from the opposition, thus lowered the guard of their incumbents.

• 比方，开始时，吴总理谈笑用兵，给人的印象是他并不想夺回波东巴西和后港，使对手放松了警戒。