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manipulator

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ma·nip·u·la·tor /məˈnɪpjəleɪtə $ -ər/ noun [countable]  USE A PERSONsomeone who is skilful at getting what they want by cleverly controlling or deceiving other people 善于摆布[欺骗]他人者,善于操控者
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manipulatorIndeed from the standpoint of a cynical manipulator we could even invert his logic.Research has shown that so-called Machiavellians can be effective manipulators of other people.But the power to tax also is the lifeblood of powerful manipulators of the political system.This argument has received wide currency, in part because it again presents Gloucester as the victim of circumstances rather than their manipulator.
ma·nip·u·la·tor nounChineseSyllable
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manipulator
manipulator /məˈnɪpjəleɪtə, məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
 Word Family: noun: manipulation, manipulator; verb: manipulate; adjective: manipulative
someone who is skilful at getting what they want by cleverly controlling or deceiving other people


ma·nipu·la·torBrE /məˈnɪpjuleɪtə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /məˈnɪpjuleɪtər/ 🔊 noun (often disapproving) a person who is skilful at influencing people or situations in order to get what they want 操纵者;控制者