/məˈnɪpjuleɪt ||; məˈnɪpjəˌlet/verb[T] 1 to influence sb so that he/she does or thinks what you want 操纵；控制；影响: Clever politicians know how to manipulate public opinion. 聪明的政客知道怎样操纵舆论。
2 to use, move or control sth with skill 运用技巧使用、移动或控制:
The doctor manipulated the bone back into place. 医生巧妙地将骨头复位。 ➔manipulation /məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn ||; məˌnɪpjəˈleʃən/ noun [C,U]