| 单词 | manipulation |
| 释义 | manipulation (once / 2035 pages) n Manipulation is the skillful handling, controlling or using of something or someone. Whether it's the sculpture you made in art class or how you convinced your friend to do your homework — both are considered manipulation. From the Latin word for "handful," manipulation certainly has much to do with using your hands to move or shape something, like a good DJ manipulating two totally different tunes into the perfect mashup. But this word also has some negative connotations — a manipulative person knows how to twist words, play on emotions and otherwise manage a situation in a sneaky fashion to get what he wants. WORD FAMILYmanipulation: manipulations+/manipulable: manipulability/manipulate: manipulable, manipulated, manipulates, manipulating, manipulation, manipulative, manipulator/manipulative: manipulatively/manipulator: manipulators USAGE EXAMPLESIndividuals respond differently to diet manipulations — low-carbohydrate or low-calorie diets, for example — and to exercise and weight-loss drugs, among other interventions. New York Times(May 02, 2016) He describes the Hollywood-set film as “all shadow work, paranoia, fear, conspiracy, manipulation and poison.” Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) To the contrary, free markets frequently teem with manipulation, exploitation and deception. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) 1n exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage his manipulation of his friends was scandalous Syn|Hypo|Hyper use mind game deliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage) influence causing something without any direct or apparent effort 2n the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means Syn|Hypo|Hyper handling fielding (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field touch, touching the act of putting two things together with no space between them |
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