1 [I,T] (often with can or could 常与can或could连用) to succeed in doing or dealing with sth difficult; to be able to do sth 成功或能够做到或应付（某事）: However did you manage to find us here? 你到底是怎样在这里找到我们的？I can't manage this suitcase. It's too heavy. 这个手提箱太重了，我拿不动。Paula can't manage next Tuesday (= she can't come then) so we'll meet another day. 下星期二葆拉不能来，因此我们要改天见面。

2 [T] to be in charge or control of sth 管理；掌管；控制: She manages a small advertising business. 她经营一家小规模的广告公司。You need to manage your time more efficiently. 你要更加有效地安排时间。

3 [I] manage (without/with sb/sth);manage (on sth) to deal with a difficult situation; to continue in spite of difficulties 应付困难局面；勉强维持: My grandmother couldn't manage without her neighbours. 没有邻居的帮忙，我的祖母是过不下去的。Can you manage with just one assistant? 你只有一名助手行吗？It's hard for a family to manage on just one income. 一个家庭单靠一份收入是很难维持生活的。