当道dāngdào 1.(～ㄦ{dāngdàor})路中间{in the middle of the road}: 别在～站着。{Don't stand in the way.} 2.掌握政权(含贬义{derog.}){be in power; hold sway; take the reins}: 奸佞～。{The wicked toadeaters wield the scepter.} 3.〈旧时old〉指掌握政权的大官{influential officials; powers that be}: 取悦于～。{curry favour with the powers that be}