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    manipulation

    US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/

    ・

    UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of controlling to gain an advantage
    Through the general's skilled manipulation, the army took the city
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of moving something using your hands
    The manipulation of your back can heal your back pain
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Skillful handling or operation of something.
    The skillful manipulation of the puppet made it seem alive.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of changing or adapting data.
    Data manipulation is essential for effective analysis.

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    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR

    16:04Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
    • system into a living cell. If the old techniques of genetic manipulation were

      system into a living cell. If the old techniques of genetic manipulation were

    B1

    Why Trump Slapped High Tariffs On Countries Like Vietnam

    08:21Why Trump Slapped High Tariffs On Countries Like Vietnam
    • The U.S. under Trump says that many countries are using unfair trade tactics like currency manipulation to expand their trade surpluses.

      The U.S. under Trump says that many countries are using unfair trade tactics like currency manipulation to expand their trade surpluses.

    B1

    5 Signs You're Gaslighting Someone, Even If You Don't Mean To

    04:255 Signs You're Gaslighting Someone, Even If You Don't Mean To
    • Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation in which the victim is made to believe that their thoughts and memories are incorrect.

      Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation in which the victim is made to believe that their thoughts and memories are incorrect.

    B1

    Signs Of a Gaslighting Boss (Is Your Manager Gaslighting You?)

    10:50Signs Of a Gaslighting Boss (Is Your Manager Gaslighting You?)
    • Gaslighting is a manipulation of your reality.

      Gaslighting is a manipulation of your reality.

    • Your gaslighting manager is good at manipulation.

      Your gaslighting manager is good at manipulation.

    A2

    7 Signs Someone is Secretly Narcissistic

    05:487 Signs Someone is Secretly Narcissistic
    • However, narcissists are self-serving and masters of emotional manipulation.

      However, narcissists are self-serving and masters of emotional manipulation.

    B2

    How spies are built, not born | Andrew Bustamante: Full Interview

    03:41How spies are built, not born | Andrew Bustamante: Full Interview
    • They always think about the word manipulation.

      They always think about the word manipulation.

    • What CIA taught me is that manipulation is one side of a coin.

      What CIA taught me is that manipulation is one side of a coin.

    B1

    6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single

    04:346 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
    • By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

      By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

    B1

    7 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love

    07:317 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love
    • Toxic relationships are characterized by patterns of harmful behaviors, emotional manipulation, or verbal and psychological abuse.

      Toxic relationships are characterized by patterns of harmful behaviors, emotional manipulation, or verbal and psychological abuse.

    • Stage three, manipulation.

      Stage three, manipulation.

    B1

    Top Behavior Expert Reveals the #1 Manipulation Tactic to Control Anyone You Want | Chase Hughes

    47:54Top Behavior Expert Reveals the #1 Manipulation Tactic to Control Anyone You Want | Chase Hughes
    • So I think when people say manipulation, it's like saying a scalpel is bad.

      So I think when people say manipulation, it's like saying a scalpel is bad.

    B1

    好萊塢導演朱浩偉,三代擁抱美國夢。終於,內心深處,我知道我到家了 | 勇敢面對,【擔憂是對想像力的濫用】| 南加大 2025畢業典禮演講 | 長文、註解、大字版、中英對照

    24:39好萊塢導演朱浩偉,三代擁抱美國夢。終於,內心深處,我知道我到家了 | 勇敢面對,【擔憂是對想像力的濫用】| 南加大 2025畢業典禮演講 | 長文、註解、大字版、中英對照
    • We must have enough story grammar to discern truth from falsehood, authenticity from manipulation and real empathy from performative emotions.

      We must have enough story grammar to discern truth from falsehood, authenticity from manipulation and real empathy from performative emotions.

    B1