tactic
/ˈtæktɪk; `tæktɪk/ n
1 means of achieving sth; expedient 手段; 策略
a brilliant tactic 高招.
2 tactics
(a) [sing or pl v]
art of placing or moving fighting forces in a battle 战术; 兵法.
(b) [pl] (fig 比喻) procedure adopted in order to achieve sth 方法; 策略
use surprise tactics 采取出人意料的作法
These tactics are unlikely to help you. 这种方法对你未必有用. Cf 参看 strategy1.