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)
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he manipulated the dials of the set .他操纵这套机器的调节旋钮。
alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer
(在计算机上)修改(或编辑、移动文档或数据)。
examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand
推拿(身体部位)
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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)
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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)。
"early 19th cent.: back-formation from earlier