manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
Английски
~ 4200
manipulál, kezel, mozgat, állít, módosít, feldolgoz
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
1
manipulál
B2
Модел на употреба:
to manipulate [someone/something]
The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion before the election.
A politikust azzal vádolták, hogy a választás előtt megpróbálta manipulálni a közvéleményt.
He manipulated his coworkers into doing his share of the work.
Manipulálta a munkatársait, hogy helyette elvégezzék a rá háruló munkát.
The company manipulated the figures to make their profits look higher.
She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.
Примери за учащи
He manipulated his friend to get money.
Manipulálta a barátját, hogy pénzt szerezzen tőle.
The ad tried to manipulate people to buy the product.
A reklám megpróbálta manipulálni az embereket, hogy megvegyék a terméket.
She manipulated him to help her with work.
They manipulated the story to make it sound better.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
Значение
Control or influence unfairly
Колокации
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
Синоними
exploit (Suggests taking advantage of someone for personal gain, often more openly negative.)
|
influence (Can be neutral or positive; less likely to imply dishonesty.)
Антоними
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
|
assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
Теми
psychology
|relationships
|business
Определение
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
To control, influence, or manage someone or something, often in a clever, unfair, or dishonest way.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
2
Модел на употреба:
to manipulate [object]
The surgeon manipulated the instruments with great precision.
A sebész nagy pontossággal kezelte a sebészeti eszközöket.
You can manipulate the settings to get better sound quality.
Állíthatsz a beállításokon, hogy jobb hangminőséget érj el.
Scientists can manipulate cells in a laboratory.
He manipulated the joystick to steer the drone.
Примери за учащи
She manipulated the camera to get a better picture.
Úgy állította be a kamerát, hogy jobb képet kapjon.
He manipulated the toy car with his hand.
Kézzel mozgatta a játékautót.
The worker manipulated the machine carefully.
You can manipulate the screen with your fingers.
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
Значение
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
Колокации
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
Синоними
operate (Focuses on working a machine or device, not necessarily with fine skill.)
|
handle (General term for touching or controlling an object; less emphasis on skill.)
Антоними
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
Теми
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
Определение
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
To move, arrange, or operate something skillfully, especially with the hands or a tool.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Модел на употреба:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
The software allows you to manipulate images easily.
A szoftverrel könnyen módosíthatod a képeket.
Researchers manipulated the variables to test different scenarios.
A kutatók módosították a változókat, hogy különböző forgatókönyveket teszteljenek.
He was charged with manipulating financial records.
Graphic designers often manipulate photos to improve appearance.
Примери за учащи
You can manipulate data in the computer program.
A számítógépes programban adatokat módosíthatsz.
The scientist manipulated the numbers for the test.
A tudós módosította a számokat a teszthez.
The company manipulated the report for better results.
I can manipulate photos with this app.
Значение
Adjust data for desired result
Колокации
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
Синоними
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
|
alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
Антоними
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
Теми
technology
|science
|business
Определение
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
To change, arrange, or process information, data, or variables to achieve a specific outcome.
Граматика
Речникова форма
manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
Срички и ударение
ma - nip - u - late (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
Семейство думи
Forms
manipulates
verb
manipulating
verb
manipulated
verb
Core family
manipulation
noun B2
manipulative
adjective B2
Related words
manipulator
noun
Advanced or less common
manipulable
adjective
manipulatively
adverb
Изрази
manipulate public opinion
1/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt pˈʌblɪk əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Influence people's views unfairly
To make people think a certain way by using unfair methods.
Примери
- The government was accused of manipulating public opinion through propaganda.
- Media outlets can sometimes manipulate public opinion without people realizing it.
manipulate the market
1/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
Unfairly influence financial markets
To change prices in the market in an unfair way to make money.
Примери
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.