manipulation
UK/mə,nɪpjʊ'leɪʃ(ə)n/US/mә.nipju'leiʃәn/
B2
Definitions
n.
The act of controlling or influencing someone, often unfairly.
操纵；操控。
n.
Skillful handling or operation of something.
（熟练的）操作；手法操作。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmanipulatehand
+
-ionact, process, state
=manipulation
manipulate + -ion (act of) = 'the act of manipulating.' See manipulate for the shift from skilled handling to controlling people.
Common Collocations
- 1.media manipulation媒体操纵
- 2.market manipulation市场操纵
- 3.emotional manipulation情感操控
Example Sentences
- 1.
The film is a study of media manipulation.
- 2.
Spinal manipulation can relieve some back pain.