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manipulative

UK //məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv//US //məˈnɪp.jə.lə.t̬ɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'manipulare'(意为'用手操作'),通过法语 'manipulatif' 进入英语,最初指物理操作,后引申为心理操控。

adjective

❶ 形容人善于操控他人以达到自己的目的,通常带有贬义,暗示不诚实或自私的行为方式。

“She realized her boyfriend was being manipulative when he guilt-tripped her into lending him money.”

(当她男友用愧疚感迫使她借钱时,她意识到他在操控她。)

“The politician's manipulative tactics included spreading false rumors about his opponents.”

(这位政客的操控手段包括散布关于对手的虚假谣言。)

同义词:controlling, devious, scheming

常见短语

manipulative behavior — 指通过心理或情感手段影响或控制他人的行为,通常是为了自身利益。

“The therapist helped her recognize her partner's manipulative behavior.”

(心理治疗师帮助她认识到伴侣的操控行为。)