manipulatively

IPA/məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv.li/
IPA/məˈnɪp.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/

manipulatively — 副詞

1. by using dishonest or indirect methods to make people do what you want, especial

1.副詞C1
釋義

算計地

以算計或操控手段謀取利益地

by using dishonest or indirect methods to make people do what you want, especially for your own benefit

例句

Tomás manipulatively offered to help, hoping to take credit for the team's success.

Tomás 算計地表示願意幫忙，目的是想搶走團隊的功勞。

adverb before verb: manipulatively + offered

Beatrix spoke manipulatively, twisting a coworker's small mistake into a reason to distrust her.

Beatrix 說話充滿算計，把同事的一個小錯扭曲成無法信任她的理由。

verb + adverb pattern: spoke manipulatively

同義詞
  • deceitfully

    more direct about lying and hiding the truth; 'manipulatively' often implies indirect influence rather than outright lies

  • calculatingly

    focuses on cold, self-interested planning; 'manipulatively' emphasises controlling others

反義詞

用法筆記

Typically modifies verbs of communication or behaviour such as 'act', 'behave', 'speak', 'smile', or 'offer'. Frequently appears in contexts where someone's outward action hides a selfish motive.

常見錯誤

❌He manipulatively solved the math problem.
✅He solved the math problem using tricky methods.
💡'Manipulatively' describes control over people, not clever handling of objects or problems.