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manipulator

UK/mə'nɪpjʊleɪtə(r)/US/mә'nipjuleitә/
C2

Definitions

n.

A person who unfairly controls others; a device for handling or moving objects.

操纵者;(机械)操控装置。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
manipulatehand
+
-orone who does, agent
=manipulator

manipulate + -or (one who / thing that) = a person who manipulates, or a machine that handles objects. See manipulate.

Common Collocations

  • 1.master manipulator操纵高手
  • 2.robotic manipulator机械臂

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She realized too late that he was a skilled manipulator.

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