maneuver
/məˈnuːvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈnuːvər/ (ame, ipa) · /mə-ˈnü-vər -ˈnyü-/ (ame, mw)
maneuver — 名詞
1. the standard American English spelling of the British English word 'manoeuvre'
美式拼寫
英式 manoeuvre 的美式寫法
the standard American English spelling of the British English word 'manoeuvre'
In American English, you spell 'maneuver' without the 'o' after the 'n'.
在美式英語中，maneuver 的拼法在 n 後面沒有 o。
spelling variant: US vs British
British writers use 'manoeuvre', but Americans prefer the shorter spelling 'maneuver'.
英國作家使用 manoeuvre，但美國人偏好較短的拼法 maneuver。
Yumi's dictionary app shows 'maneuver' as the US spelling and 'manoeuvre' as the British one.
這本字典將 maneuver 標記為 manoeuvre 的美式拼寫。
When writing for an American audience, always use 'maneuver' instead of 'manoeuvre'.
為美國讀者寫作時，務必使用 maneuver 而非 manoeuvre。
用法筆記
This entry uses the US spelling 'maneuver'. The British variant 'manoeuvre' has the same pronunciation and all the same meanings.
2. a planned movement of soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft carried out as a tr
軍事演習
軍隊、艦艇等的大型訓練調動
a planned movement of soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft carried out as a training exercise or as part of a battle
The army held large-scale maneuvers near the border to test troop readiness.
陸軍在邊境附近舉行了大規模演習，以測試部隊的戰備狀態。
collocation: large-scale maneuvers
Naval maneuvers involving two aircraft carriers were postponed because of the storm.
一場涉及兩艘航空母艦的海軍演習因暴風雨而延期。
Recruits practiced basic battlefield maneuvers on the training ground every morning.
新兵每天早上在訓練場上練習基本的戰場調動。
The general ordered a diversionary maneuver to confuse the opposing forces.
將軍下令進行牽制調動，以迷惑敵方部隊。
International military exercises help allied nations build stronger cooperation.
國際聯合軍事演習有助於盟國之間建立更緊密的合作關係。
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (maneuvers) to refer to large-scale training exercises. Frequently paired with 'military', 'naval', or 'field' as modifiers.
常見錯誤
3. a controlled physical movement that requires care, skill, and good judgment, esp
熟練動作
需要技巧和控制的謹慎移動
a controlled physical movement that requires care, skill, and good judgment, especially to avoid obstacles or reach a target position
The driver made a sharp maneuver to avoid a dog that ran onto the road.
司機一個巧妙的動作避開了衝上馬路的一隻狗。
collocation: sharp maneuver
Parking in this narrow space requires a complex maneuver with at least three turns.
要把車停進這個狹窄的空間，需要至少三次轉彎的複雜操作。
The dentist's careful maneuver saved the patient's cracked tooth from being pulled.
牙醫小心翼翼的動作保住了病人裂開的牙齒，不必拔除。
Zayd turned his wheelchair with a smooth maneuver to get through the narrow doorway.
Zayd 流暢地操控輪椅轉身，順利穿過狹窄的門口。
The crane operator made a smooth maneuver, lowering the beam onto the marked spot.
起重機操作員流暢地操作，將鋼樑降落在標記的位置。
用法筆記
Commonly describes driving, parking, or physical actions where precision is needed. Often modified by adjectives such as 'sharp', 'quick', 'smooth', 'dangerous', or 'complex'.
常見錯誤
4. a step someone plans carefully in order to get an advantage over other people, o
策略手法
為獲取優勢而策劃的行動
a step someone plans carefully in order to get an advantage over other people, often by outsmarting them
The company's latest marketing maneuver helped it pull ahead of its main competitor.
這家公司最近的行銷策略幫助它拉開了與主要競爭對手的差距。
collocation: marketing maneuver
The senator resigned before the vote, a clever maneuver that caught rivals off guard.
那位參議員在投票前辭職，這項巧妙的策略讓對手措手不及。
In chess, a well-timed maneuver can trap the opponent's queen.
在西洋棋中，一個恰到好處的策略可以困住對手的皇后。
Shareholders saw the buyback as a short-term maneuver to raise prices before executives sold.
股東將這次回購視為高層在拋售持股前拉抬股價的短期手段。
Otis saw the job offer as a strategic move to weaken his current employer.
Otis 把這份工作邀請視為削弱他現任僱主的策略性手段。
- tactic
more neutral and systematic; can be part of a larger strategy
- ploy
suggests a trick or deception more strongly than maneuver does
- stratagem
more formal and literary; strongly implies clever deception
- gambit
often used in chess and metaphorically; implies a risky move that sacrifices something for long-term gain
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly negative or neutral connotation — it implies self-interest or cunning rather than honesty. In business and politics, 'political maneuver' and 'tactical maneuver' are common collocations.
常見錯誤
maneuver — 動詞
- maneuverpresent simple I / you / we / they
- maneuvers3rd person singular
- maneuvering-ing form
- maneuveredpast simple
1. to move soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft in a planned way during training
調動軍隊
為了戰略優勢而移動兵力
to move soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft in a planned way during training or battle, especially to get a better position against an enemy
The general maneuvered the tanks toward the left flank under cover of night.
將軍在夜色的掩護下將坦克調動至左翼。
transitive: maneuver + troops + direction
Troops maneuvered through thick forest for two days before reaching the enemy camp.
部隊在茂密的森林中行進了兩天才抵達敵軍營地。
intransitive: maneuver + through + location
The navy maneuvered its destroyers into a formation that blocked access to the port.
海軍將驅逐艦部署成封鎖港口的陣形。
During the exercise, soldiers maneuvered across the river using inflatable rafts.
在演習中，士兵乘坐充氣筏渡河。
The pilot maneuvered the helicopter behind the hill to stay out of radar range.
飛行員將直升機開到山丘後方，以避開雷達偵測範圍。
文法句型
maneuver + noun (troops/ships) + adverb/preposition
maneuver + adverb/preposition (no object)
用法筆記
Can be transitive (move troops/vehicles) or intransitive (troops move themselves). The intransitive use is more common in infantry contexts. Distinguish from verb sense 2: this sense has a military objective, not just physical skill.
常見錯誤
2. to guide a vehicle, an object, or your own body carefully through a tight or dif
巧妙移動
小心熟練地穿過狹窄空間
to guide a vehicle, an object, or your own body carefully through a tight or difficult space
Paul carefully maneuvered the large sofa through the narrow apartment doorway.
Paul 小心翼翼地將大沙發搬進狹窄的公寓門口。
pattern: maneuver + object + through + space
The pilot maneuvered the small plane safely through a bank of thick clouds.
飛行員熟練地駕駛小飛機安全穿過厚厚的雲層。
Yasmin maneuvered her bicycle between the crowded market stalls without hitting anyone.
Yasmin 在擁擠的市場攤位之間靈活穿梭，沒有撞到任何人。
The crane operator maneuvered the heavy steel beam into position above the building site.
起重機操作員將沉重的鋼樑精準吊掛到位。
Henrik maneuvered the delivery truck into a tight loading bay without scraping the paint.
Henrik 把貨車開進狹窄的裝卸區，完全沒有刮傷車漆。
文法句型
maneuver + noun (vehicle/object) + preposition (through/into/around)
用法筆記
The direct object is the thing being moved — a vehicle, piece of furniture, or even your own body. Almost always followed by a prepositional phrase indicating path or destination (through, into, around, between).
常見錯誤
3. to use clever or indirect methods to gain an advantage, especially in a competit
耍手段
利用計謀暗中爭取利益
to use clever or indirect methods to gain an advantage, especially in a competitive situation such as business or politics
Valentina maneuvered behind the scenes for months to become the next department head.
Valentina 在幕後運作了好幾個月，終於成為下一任部門主管。
pattern: maneuver behind the scenes + for + goal
Junior executives maneuvered for the attention of the CEO during the company merger talks.
在公司的合併談判期間，基層主管們爭相設法吸引執行長的注意。
Élise maneuvered to get her proposal approved through allies in other departments.
Élise 透過其他部門的盟友暗中運作，讓自己的提案獲得批准。
Fashion designers constantly maneuver for a better slot at the annual show.
時尚設計師們不斷用計爭取年度時裝秀的更佳時段。
Kabir maneuvered to shift the blame for the failed project onto his colleague.
Kabir 設法把專案失敗的責任推到同事身上。
文法句型
maneuver for + noun (power/position/advantage)
maneuver to-infinitive
用法筆記
Intransitive only — there is no direct object. The goal appears in a 'for'-phrase or 'to'-infinitive. Often implies behind-the-scenes activity and may carry a mildly negative connotation of self-interest or dishonesty.
常見錯誤
4. to guide a person, situation, or process toward a desired outcome through carefu
操縱；引導
巧妙操控人或事物達成目的
to guide a person, situation, or process toward a desired outcome through careful and often indirect control — for example, maneuvering a bill through Parliament or maneuvering someone into a difficult position
The lobbyist maneuvered the bill through Congress by securing key votes behind closed doors.
說客透過私下爭取關鍵票數，成功讓法案在國會過關。
pattern: maneuver + thing + through + process
Tuan maneuvered his younger brother into apologizing first by pretending to be deeply hurt.
Tuan 假裝深受傷害，引導弟弟先開口道歉。
Mira maneuvered the conversation toward the topic she wanted to discuss.
Mira 把談話引導到她想要討論的主題上。
The experienced manager maneuvered the team through a difficult restructuring without losing any key staff.
這位經驗豐富的經理帶領團隊度過艱難的重組期，沒有流失任何重要員工。
Inês maneuvered the negotiation to a conclusion that satisfied both sides.
Inês 將談判引導到雙方都滿意的結果。
- manipulate
stronger negative connotation; implies unfair or deceptive control
- engineer
suggests careful planning and arrangement; slightly more formal
- orchestrate
implies coordinating multiple elements like a conductor; more metaphorical
文法句型
maneuver + noun + preposition (into/through/out of)
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 3 (SCHEME): sense 3 describes the agent's own positioning (intransitive), while sense 4 describes the agent controlling a separate entity (transitive). The direct object can be a person, a document, a conversation, or any process.