新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

manoeuvre

英  [məˈnuːvə]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • manoeuvres

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 移动

    A manoeuvre is a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill.

    双语例句

    例:

    The chopper shot upwards in a manoeuvre matched by the other pilot.

    这架直升飞机向上冲去,另一架飞机也以相同的移动方向冲了上去。

    2[C 可数名词] 花招 , 策略

    A manoeuvre is a clever and skilful plan or action designed to change a situation, possibly in a deceptive way.

    双语例句

    例:

    The company announced a series of manoeuvres to raise cash and reduce debt.

    这家公司宣布了一系列筹集资金、减少债务的策略。

    3[PL 复数] 演习

    Military manoeuvres are training exercises which involve the movement of soldiers and equipment over a large area.

    双语例句

    例:

    Allied troops begin manoeuvres tomorrow to show how quickly forces could be mobilized in case of a new invasion.

    盟军部队明天开始演习,来展示一旦发生新的入侵,军队能以多快的速度集结起来。

    VERB. 动词
  • manoeuvres , manoeuvring , manoeuvred

    1[I 不及物动词] (熟练地)移动

    If you manoeuvre something into or out of an awkward position, you skilfully move it there.

    双语例句

    例:

    That will allow them to manoeuvre the satellite into the shuttle's cargo bay.

    那将使他们能把人造卫星移入飞船的货物舱。

    例:

    I manoeuvred my way among the tables to the back corner of the place.

    我在那些桌子间穿行,来到那地方后面的角落。

    2[I 不及物动词] 操控

    If you manoeuvre a situation, you change it in a clever and skilful way so that you can benefit from it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The president has tried to manoeuvre the campaign away from himself.

    总统试图操控该活动,使其远离他。

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