manipulative

adjective

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

Definitions of manipulative adjective

  1. Describes someone who attempts to control others for their own advantage.

    善于操纵的;惯于摆布的

    • The politician was criticized for his manipulative comments during the public forum.

      这位政治人物因在公共论坛上的操控性言论而受到批评。

    • She is perceived as very manipulative, always getting others to do what she wants.

      她被认为非常善于操控,总是让别人做她想要的事。

    • The manager employed some manipulative tactics to improve the team’s productivity.

      经理使用了一些操控性策略来提高团队的生产力。