manipulate

manipulate
[məˈnɪpjʊleɪt]
verb
[with obj.]

handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skilful manner
（尤指熟练地）操作，使用（工具、机械装置等）
he manipulated the dials of the set.
他操纵这套机器的调节控制器。
■alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer
（在计算机上）编辑（文档或数据）
■examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand
推拿（身体部位）
a system of healing based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine.
以推拿脊柱韧带为基础的康复疗法。
control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously
操纵，控制（人或局势）
the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group.
民众受到一小撮人的欺骗和操纵。
■alter (data) or present (statistics) so as to mislead
篡改（数据）；伪造（统计资料）

派生
manipulability
noun
manipulable
adjective
manipulatable
adjective
manipulation
noun
manipulator
noun
manipulatory
adjective
语源

early 19th cent.: back-formation from earlier manipulation, from Latin manipulus 'handful'

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