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maneuver

释义

maneuver

noun

US /məˈnuvər/

Word Forms

singular	maneuver
plural	maneuvers

1
countable a movement that you have to make with care or skill
David tried every maneuver imaginable to pass the truck.
Synonyms and related words
The process or activity of moving
movement
transit
motion
2
countable/uncountable a clever plan or action that you use to get something you want, especially one that uses illegal or dishonest methods
a maneuver designed to divert public opinion from the real issue
Synonyms and related words
Tricks, pretenses and dishonest plans
ploy
hoax
dodge
3
countable a planned movement by a military group
Synonyms and related words
Wars, battles and military maneuvers
war
battle
campaign
1. 3a
  
  maneuvers
  plural exercises used for training people in the military
  Synonyms and related words
  Military training and exercises
  Annapolis
  at ease
  attention

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maneuver

UK /məˈnuːvə(r)/

the American spelling of manoeuvre

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maneuver

verb intransitive/transitive

US /məˈnuvər/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	maneuver
he/she/it	maneuvers
present participle	maneuvering
past tense	maneuvered
past participle	maneuvered

1
(maneuver through/into/out of etc.) to use skill to move something or someone, usually when it is difficult to do so
While he was talking, Rick maneuvered his brother out of the kitchen.
Corey managed to maneuver carefully through the traffic jam.
Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to move something
propel
guide
transfer
2
to get something you want, often in a way that is not honest
maneuver someone/yourself into something:
Jack quickly maneuvered himself into a managerial position.
Synonyms and related words
Bribery and manipulation
be on the take
blackmail
bribe

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