maneuvering
maneuvering — 名詞
1. the American English way of writing the word manoeuvring, which means the same t
美式拼法
manoeuvring 的美式拼寫
the American English way of writing the word manoeuvring, which means the same thing in British English
In American English, maneuvering is the standard spelling instead of manoeuvring.
在美式英語中，maneuvering 是標準拼法，取代英式英語的 manoeuvring。
AmE spelling variant of BrE manoeuvring
British textbooks use manoeuvring while US military reports use maneuvering.
英國教科書使用 manoeuvring，而美國軍方報告則使用 maneuvering。
用法筆記
This is only a spelling difference. In British English the word is spelt manoeuvring. All definitions and examples below apply to both spellings.
2. a planned movement of soldiers, ships, or aircraft during training or combat to
調動；演習
軍隊或艦艇的移動與部署
a planned movement of soldiers, ships, or aircraft during training or combat to gain a better position than the enemy
The general ordered night maneuvering to surround the enemy camp before dawn.
將軍下令在黎明前進行夜間調動，以包圍敵軍營地。
military use: maneuvering to surround the enemy
Thousands of troops took part in large-scale maneuvering across the desert last spring.
去年春天，數千名士兵在沙漠中進行了大規模軍事演習。
The naval maneuvering in the South China Sea was watched closely by allied forces.
盟軍密切關注南海的海軍調動。
During the training exercise, the tank crew practiced defensive maneuvering through the forest.
在訓練演習中，坦克組員練習了穿越森林的防禦性調動。
- tactics
a broader term for the overall plan rather than the individual movements
- operations
refers to the full set of coordinated actions, not just positional changes
用法筆記
Frequently used in the plural (maneuverings) to describe a series of planned military actions. Subject is often a military unit, fleet, or commanding officer.
3. the use of clever or sometimes dishonest methods to control a situation and get
策略；手腕
用機巧手段達成目標的行為
the use of clever or sometimes dishonest methods to control a situation and get what you want, especially in business or politics
After months of political maneuvering, the senator finally won enough votes for her bill.
經過數月的政治運作，這位參議員終於為她的法案爭取到足夠的票數。
political maneuvering — common collocation
The merger was the result of years of behind-the-scenes maneuvering by the company's top executives.
這起合併案是公司高層多年幕後運作的結果。
behind-the-scenes maneuvering — idiom-like collocation
Kwame accused his rival of dirty maneuvering to steal the client contract.
Kwame 指控對手使用骯髒手段搶走客戶合約。
The boardroom maneuvering for the CEO position grew more intense after the quarterly losses.
季度虧損後，爭奪執行長職位的董事會運作變得更加激烈。
Some shareholders were upset by the secret maneuvering that led to the takeover.
部分股東對導致收購案的秘密運作感到不滿。
- machinations
more formal and always negative; implies secret scheming
- manipulation
emphasises control over people rather than situations
- intrigue
suggests secret plots within a group or organisation
用法筆記
Often carries a negative connotation of deceit or underhandedness. Distinguish from noun sense 4 (PHYSICAL DEXTERITY) which describes physical skill, not social strategy.
4. a careful and dexterous physical action or series of movements, especially when
熟練動作
需要技巧的細膩身體動作
a careful and dexterous physical action or series of movements, especially when fitting something into a tight space or handling a tricky object
Moving the grand piano through the narrow doorway required careful maneuvering.
要把平台鋼琴搬過狹窄的門口，需要非常小心地操作。
skillful handling of objects in tight spaces
The nurse's gentle maneuvering of the needle made the child feel almost no pain.
護士靈巧地操作針頭，讓孩子幾乎沒有感覺到疼痛。
With a bit of maneuvering, Rohan managed to fit his bicycle into the crowded storage room.
Rohan 稍微調整了一下位置，成功把腳踏車塞進擁擠的儲物間。
The sculptor's careful maneuvering of the chisel created a smooth curve on the marble.
雕刻家小心翼翼地操控鑿子，在大理石上刻出流暢的弧線。
- manipulation
in this context, physical handling rather than social control
- finesse
suggests elegance and skill but is uncountable
maneuvering — 動詞
1. to move soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft into a specific position during t
調動；部署
為戰術優勢移動軍隊或裝備
to move soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft into a specific position during training or combat in order to gain a tactical advantage
The commander maneuvered his tanks to the left to cut off the enemy's escape route.
指揮官將坦克向左調動，以切斷敵軍的撤退路線。
transitive: maneuvered + direct object + prepositional phrase
The submarine maneuvered silently through the deep waters to avoid detection.
潛艇無聲地穿越深水區以避開偵測。
intransitive: maneuvered + adverb/preposition
The pilots maneuvered their jets into formation just above the clouds.
飛行員將戰機編隊移動到雲層上方。
Troops were maneuvered into position hours before the main attack began.
部隊在主力攻擊開始前數小時就被部署到定點。
文法句型
maneuver + noun (troops/ships)
maneuver + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Can be transitive (maneuver troops/ships) or intransitive (the troops maneuvered). In passive constructions, frequently followed by into or out of.
2. to move a vehicle or object with skill, making careful changes in direction to a
巧妙移動
熟練地改變方向以通過障礙
to move a vehicle or object with skill, making careful changes in direction to avoid obstacles or reach a specific place
Luisa maneuvered her car into the tight parking spot between two vans.
Luisa 巧妙地把車停進兩輛廂型車之間的狹窄車位。
vehicle maneuvering into tight space
The truck driver carefully maneuvered around the fallen tree on the mountain road.
卡車司機在山路上小心繞過倒下的樹木。
Yuki maneuvered the wheelchair through the crowded hospital corridor without bumping anyone.
Yuki 靈巧地操控輪椅穿過擁擠的醫院走廊，沒有撞到任何人。
The ferry captain maneuvered slowly past the other boats toward the dock.
渡輪船長緩慢地繞過其他船隻，駛向碼頭。
文法句型
maneuver + noun (vehicle/object)
maneuver + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 1 (TACTICAL MOVEMENT), this sense has no military connotation. The object is typically a vehicle or physical object, and the context is everyday navigation.
常見錯誤
3. to use clever, strategic, or slightly dishonest methods to achieve a personal go
運作；謀取
用策略手段達到個人目的
to use clever, strategic, or slightly dishonest methods to achieve a personal goal, especially in a competitive environment such as business or politics
Several junior executives were maneuvering for the promotion after the director announced his retirement.
幾位中階主管在總監宣布退休後，紛紛設法爭取升遷機會。
maneuver for [position/advantage]
The lobbyist maneuvered to get her client's proposal included in the new trade agreement.
說客設法讓客戶的提案被納入新的貿易協定中。
maneuver to [infinitive goal]
Ananya maneuvered her way onto the committee by offering to help with the fundraising.
Ananya 主動協助募款，藉此設法進入委員會。
Diego spent months maneuvering behind the scenes to become the next department head.
Diego 花了數月在幕後運作，想成為下一任部門主管。
The rival companies maneuvered against each other for control of the valuable patent.
兩家競爭公司為了爭奪那項珍貴的專利互相較勁。
文法句型
maneuver + for + noun
maneuver + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you maneuver for something or maneuver to do something. Unlike verb sense 2, the object is never a physical vehicle. Distinguished from verb sense 1 by the non-military, social-strategic context.