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操纵
cāo zòng
Meaning
- to control
- to operate
- to manipulate
Definition
1. 控制、操作机器或系统。2. 用不正当手段控制或支配别人或事物。
1. To operate or control machinery or systems. 2. To manipulate or control others or things by unfair means.
Usage
这个词常用于两种场景：一是技术操作，如操纵机器；二是贬义，指幕后控制他人或事件，如操纵市场、操纵选举。
This word is often used in two contexts: one is technical operation, such as operating machinery; the other is pejorative, referring to behind-the-scenes control of people or events, like manipulating markets or elections.
Examples
- 1 他熟练地操纵着这台复杂的机器。 (He skillfully operates this complex machine.)
- 2 这家公司试图操纵股价，最终被监管部门查处。 (The company tried to manipulate the stock price and was eventually investigated by regulators.)
- 3 在幕后操纵整个事件的是那个神秘的商人。 (It was that mysterious businessman who manipulated the whole event behind the scenes.)
- 4 飞行员需要精确操纵飞行器进行着陆。 (The pilot needs to precisely operate the aircraft for landing.)
- 5 操纵民意是民主社会的大忌。 (Manipulating public opinion is a major taboo in a democratic society.)
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