manipulate

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manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt/ (manipulating,manipulated,manipulates)

1. V-T If you say that someone manipulates people, you disapprove of them because they skilfully force or persuade people to do what they want. 控制[表不满]
She's always borrowing my clothes and manipulating me to give her vast sums of money. 她总是向我借衣服，并控制我，让我给她大笔的钱。
2. manipulationN-VAR 控制
...repeated criticism or manipulation of our minds. …对我们思想的反复批评或一再控制。
3. V-T If you say that someone manipulates an event or situation, you disapprove of them because they use or control it for their own benefit, or cause it to develop in the way they want. 操纵[表不满]
She was unable, for once, to control and manipulate events. 她曾一度无法控制和操纵事件。
4. manipulationN-VAR 操纵
...accusations of political manipulation. …对政治操纵的指控。
5. V-T If you manipulate something that requires skill, such as a complicated piece of equipment or a difficult idea, you operate it or process it. 操作
The technology uses a pen to manipulate a computer. 这项技术使用笔来操作计算机。
6. manipulationN-VAR 操作
...science that requires only the simplest of mathematical manipulations. …只要求进行最简单数学运算的科学。
7. V-T If someone manipulates your bones or muscles, they skilfully move and press them with their hands in order to push the bones into their correct position or make the muscles less stiff. 使脱臼复位; 用推拿术治疗
The way he can manipulate my leg has helped my arthritis so much. 他针对我的腿部做的推拿治疗对我的关节炎大有帮助。
8. manipulationN-VAR 推拿术
A permanent cure will only be effected by acupuncture, chiropractic, or manipulation. 只有针灸、按摩或推拿术才能实现永久的治愈。