manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
อังกฤษ
~ 4200
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำกริยา
B2
action
1
Control or influence unfairly
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to manipulate [someone/something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
คำพ้องความหมาย
exploit (Suggests taking advantage of someone for personal gain, often more openly negative.)
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influence (Can be neutral or positive; less likely to imply dishonesty.)
คำตรงข้าม
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
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assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
หัวข้อ
psychology
|relationships
|business
ตัวอย่าง
- The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion before the election.
- He manipulated his coworkers into doing his share of the work.
- The company manipulated the figures to make their profits look higher.
- She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- He manipulated his friend to get money.
- The ad tried to manipulate people to buy the product.
- She manipulated him to help her with work.
- They manipulated the story to make it sound better.
คำกริยา
B2
action
2
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to manipulate [object]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
คำพ้องความหมาย
operate (Focuses on working a machine or device, not necessarily with fine skill.)
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handle (General term for touching or controlling an object; less emphasis on skill.)
คำตรงข้าม
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
หัวข้อ
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
ตัวอย่าง
- The surgeon manipulated the instruments with great precision.
- You can manipulate the settings to get better sound quality.
- Scientists can manipulate cells in a laboratory.
- He manipulated the joystick to steer the drone.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- She manipulated the camera to get a better picture.
- He manipulated the toy car with his hand.
- The worker manipulated the machine carefully.
- You can manipulate the screen with your fingers.
คำกริยา
technical
B2
action
3
Adjust data for desired result
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
คำพ้องความหมาย
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
|
alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
คำตรงข้าม
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
หัวข้อ
technology
|science
|business
ตัวอย่าง
- The software allows you to manipulate images easily.
- Researchers manipulated the variables to test different scenarios.
- He was charged with manipulating financial records.
- Graphic designers often manipulate photos to improve appearance.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- You can manipulate data in the computer program.
- The scientist manipulated the numbers for the test.
- The company manipulated the report for better results.
- I can manipulate photos with this app.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
ma - nip - u - late (4 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
รูปคำ
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.