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VERB
(熟練地)移動，調(diào)動，轉(zhuǎn)動，操縱
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...
我們試圖讓獨(dú)木舟靠他更近一些。
I manoeuvred my way among the tables to the back corner of the place...
我在桌子中間穿行，來到后面的角落里。
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VERB
操縱;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...
當(dāng)局不得不干預(yù)市場，迫其提出削減利率的要求。
He brilliantly manoeuvred himself back to power...
他依靠手腕巧妙地重掌權(quán)力。
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N-PLURAL
軍事演習(xí)
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...
盟軍明日演習(xí)，來展示一旦發(fā)生新的入侵，其集結(jié)速度之快。
The camp was used for military manoeuvres.
這個(gè)營地被用于軍事演習(xí)。