Manipulate

(v.)

1. control or handle sth with skill

熟练控制或操作某事物

e.g. manipulate the gears and levers of a machine

熟练操纵机器的排档和变速杆

e.g. Primitive man quickly learned how to manipulate tools.

原始人很快学会了使用工具。

2. control or influence sb cleverly or by unfair means

（巧妙地或不正当地）控制，操纵，影响某人

e.g. a clever politician who knows how to manipulate public opinion

善于操纵舆论的聪明的政治家

e.g. She uses her charm to manipulate people.

她利用她的魅力左右他人。

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Manipulation

(n.)

(act of) manipulating or being manipulated

操作；操纵；控制

e.g. His clever manipulation of the stock markets makes him lots of money.

他在股票交易中买卖精明，赚了很多钱。

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Manipulative

(a.)

(esp. derog 贬) tending to manipulate

（对他人）控制的，操纵的

e.g. manipuative skill, power, ability, etc.

左右别人的伎俩、力量、能力等

 

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