manipulative
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪtɪv/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪtɪv/
B2
영어
의미
의미 0개
adjective
B2
property
1
controlling others unfairly
A manipulative person makes other people do what they want, often by using guilt, lies, pressure, or charm.
사용 패턴：
manipulative [person/behavior/tactics]; be manipulative toward [someone]
자주 하는 실수：
This sense is usually negative. Do not use manipulative for ordinary persuasion unless unfair control or pressure is meant.
유의어
controlling (More direct and less focused on clever or hidden methods.)
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scheming (Emphasizes secret planning to get what one wants.)
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calculating (Suggests cold, careful planning for personal advantage.)
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devious (Emphasizes dishonesty and indirect methods.)
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exploitative (Emphasizes taking advantage of someone.)
반의어
straightforward (Open and direct rather than indirect or controlling.)
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honest (Truthful rather than deceptive.)
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sincere (Genuine rather than using emotion or charm to control.)
연어
manipulative behavior
|manipulative person
|manipulative tactics
|manipulative partner
|manipulative parent
|manipulative comments
|manipulative strategy
|controlling and manipulative
|deeply manipulative
주제
behavior
|relationships
|psychology
|power
예문
- She ended the friendship after months of manipulative comments and guilt trips.
- The ad was criticized as manipulative because it used fear instead of facts.
- He can be charming, but his colleagues say he is manipulative when he wants support.
학습자용 예문
- His apology felt manipulative.
- Don't use manipulative threats to get your way.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
involving skilled handling
Used in technical contexts to mean connected with moving or controlling things skillfully, often with the hands.
사용 패턴：
manipulative [skill/task/ability/technique]
자주 하는 실수：
This neutral technical sense is much less common than the negative sense about controlling people.
유의어
manual (Focuses specifically on use of the hands.)
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hands-on (More informal and practical; suggests direct physical involvement.)
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dexterous (Emphasizes physical skill and coordination.)
반의어
nonmanual (Not involving use of the hands.)
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hands-off (Not involving direct handling or intervention.)
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automatic (Done by a machine or system rather than by skilled handling.)
연어
manipulative skills
|fine manipulative skills
|manipulative tasks
|manipulative abilities
|manipulative techniques
|manipulative movements
|manipulative control
|manual and manipulative skills
주제
skills
|tools
|movement
|education
|technology
예문
- The test measures fine manipulative skills such as picking up small objects.
- The robot was designed for delicate manipulative tasks in a laboratory.
- Children improve manipulative ability by cutting, folding, and building.
학습자용 예문
- The game helps children develop manipulative skills.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
using hands-on body treatment
Used about a treatment in which a practitioner moves or adjusts parts of the body with their hands.
사용 패턴：
manipulative [therapy/treatment/procedure]
자주 하는 실수：
In health-care contexts, manipulative does not mean dishonest or controlling; it refers to physical manipulation of the body.
유의어
manual (Stresses that the treatment is done with the hands.)
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hands-on (Less formal; emphasizes direct physical treatment.)
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physical (Broader; can include exercise, massage, or other body-based treatment.)
반의어
drug-based (Uses medicine rather than manual adjustment.)
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surgical (Uses an operation rather than hands-on manual therapy.)
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nonmanual (Does not involve treatment by hand.)
연어
manipulative therapy
|manipulative treatment
|osteopathic manipulative treatment
|spinal manipulative therapy
|manipulative procedure
|chiropractic manipulative treatment
|manual manipulative techniques
주제
medicine
|health
|therapy
|body
예문
- She tried manipulative therapy for her lower back pain.
- The clinic offers osteopathic manipulative treatment alongside exercise advice.
- Researchers reviewed evidence for spinal manipulative techniques.
학습자용 예문
- The doctor suggested manipulative treatment for his stiff shoulder.
명사
technical
C1
entity
4
hands-on learning object
An object students can touch and move to learn an idea, such as blocks for counting.
사용 패턴：
a [math/classroom] manipulative; manipulatives
자주 하는 실수：
As a noun, this word is most often plural: manipulatives.
유의어
teaching aid (Broader; can include any material used to help teach.)
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learning tool (Broader and more general.)
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hands-on material (Emphasizes physical use by learners.)
반의어
abstraction (An idea or symbol rather than a movable teaching object.)
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worksheet (Paper-based practice rather than a movable object.)
연어
math manipulatives
|classroom manipulatives
|concrete manipulatives
|virtual manipulatives
|counting manipulatives
|hands-on manipulatives
|base-ten manipulatives
|fraction manipulatives
주제
education
|math
|children
|learning
예문
- The teacher used fraction manipulatives to show why one half equals two quarters.
- Students chose a manipulative from the bin to model the problem.
- Virtual manipulatives can help children explore geometry on a tablet.
학습자용 예문
- We used blocks as math manipulatives.
- Each child got a small manipulative to count.
문법
기본형
manipulative
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪtɪv/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪtɪv/
음절 및 강세
ma - nip - u - lat - ive （5음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: manipulative
Noun
- Base: manipulative
- Plural: manipulatives
표현
emotionally manipulative
1/ɪmˈoʊʃnəli mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
controlling through emotions
Using someone’s feelings to make them do what you want.
예문
- The message sounded caring, but it was emotionally manipulative.
- She realized the relationship had become emotionally manipulative and unhealthy.
- An emotionally manipulative parent may use guilt to control a child’s choices.