to control or influence sb/sth, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it （用不正当的手段）摆布；操纵◆Advertisers seem to be concerned with manipulating our attitudes. 广告商好像都专注於操纵人们的态度。◆The managers manipulate borrowers into paying higher interest rates. 经理们操控借款人使他们支付更高的利息。
to control or use sth in a skilful way 巧妙地使用；操作◆to manipulate the gears and levers of a machine 操纵机器的排挡和变速杆◆Computers are very efficient at manipulating information. 计算机处理信息效率很高。
to change or present information in a way that will deceive people 篡改；揑造◆The company committed fraud by manipulating its financial records. 这家公司因篡改财务记录而犯有欺诈罪。
▸manipulation /məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/
noun
[, ]◆Advertising like this is a manipulation of the elderly. 这类广告就是耍弄老年人的。◆data manipulation 数据操作；数据处理▸manipulator /məˈnɪpjuleɪtə(r)/