操纵 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- manipulate verb To handle, adjust, or operate something skillfully with the hands.
- rig noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
- wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.
Senses
操纵 is used for these senses in English:
- manipulate (transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
- rig (transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
- wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
manipulate — full definition
- verb To handle, adjust, or operate something skillfully with the hands.
- verb To influence or control someone unfairly, often through deception, for one's own benefit.
rig — full definition
- noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
- noun The sails, masts, and ropes of a sailing ship, collectively.
- verb To equip or set something up, often quickly or improvised.
- verb To manipulate something dishonestly to produce a desired outcome.