[] to control or influence sb/sth, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it（用不正当的手段）摆布；操纵◆Advertisers seem to be concerned with manipulating our attitudes.广告商好像都专注于操纵人们的态度。◆The managers manipulate borrowers into paying higher interest rates.经理们操控借款人使他们支付更高的利息。to control or use sth in a skilful way巧妙地使用；操作◆to manipulate the gears and levers of a machine操纵机器的排挡和变速杆◆Computers are very efficient at manipulating information.计算机处理信息效率很高。to change or present information in a way that will deceive people篡改；捏造◆The company committed fraud by manipulating its financial records.这家公司因篡改财务记录而犯有欺诈罪。▸manipulation /məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/
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[, ]◆Advertising like this is a manipulation of the elderly.这类广告就是耍弄老年人的。◆data manipulation数据操作；数据处理▸manipulator /məˈnɪpjuleɪtə(r)/