1827, "to handle skillfully by hand," a back-formation from manipulation. Of mental influence, from 1864. Financial sense is from 1870. In mid-20c., it served as a euphemism for "masturbation." Related: Manipulated; manipulating.
双语例句
1. She was unable, for once, to control and manipulate events.
她仅有一次没能控制和处理好局势。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She uses her charm to manipulate people.
她利用自身的魅力来摆布别人。
来自《权威词典》
3. The treasurer was arrested for trying to manipulate the company's financial records.
财务主管由于试图窜改公司财政帐目而被拘留.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. Primitive man quickly learned how to manipulate tools.
