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VERB
(熟练地)移动,调动,转动,操纵
If you manoeuvre something into or out of an awkward position, you skilfully move it there.
例句
We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him...
我们试图让独木舟靠他更近一些。
I manoeuvred my way among the tables to the back corner of the place...
我在桌子中间穿行,来到后面的角落里。
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VERB
操纵;控制;耍花招
If you manoeuvre a situation, you change it in a clever and skilful way so that you can benefit from it.
例句
The authorities have to manoeuvre the markets into demanding a cut in interest rates...
当局不得不干预市场,迫其提出削减利率的要求。
He brilliantly manoeuvred himself back to power...
他依靠手腕巧妙地重掌权力。
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N-PLURAL
军事演习
Military manoeuvres are training exercises which involve the movement of soldiers and equipment over a large area.
例句
Allied troops begin maneuvers tomorrow to show how quickly forces could be mobilized in case of a new invasion...
盟军明日演习,来展示一旦发生新的入侵,其集结速度之快。
The camp was used for military manoeuvres.
这个营地被用于军事演习。