manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
Anh
~ 4200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
B2
action
1
Control or influence unfairly
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to manipulate [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
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assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
Chủ đề
psychology
|relationships
|business
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Động từ
B2
action
2
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to manipulate [object]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
Chủ đề
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Động từ
technical
B2
action
3
Adjust data for desired result
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
Từ đồng nghĩa
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
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alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
Từ trái nghĩa
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
Chủ đề
technology
|science
|business
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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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manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ma - nip - u - late (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.