c. 1730, a method of digging ore, from French manipulation, from manipule "handful" (a pharmacists' measure), from Latin manipulus "handful, sheaf, bundle," from manus "hand" (see manual) + root of plere "to fill" (see pleio-). Sense of "skillful handling of objects" is first recorded 1826; extended 1828 to "handling of persons" as well as objects.
例文
1. A permanent cure will only be effected by acupuncture,chiropractic or manipulation .
鍼灸、脊椎指圧治療またはマッサージ術だけが完全な治癒を実現することができる。
2.This a cynical manipulation of the situation for short-term political gain.
これは短期政治的利益を得るために人を損ねて事態を操作するためである。
3.The government has disguised the true situation by clever manipulation of the figures.
政府は事実の真相を巧みに数字で隠した。
4.They make a lot of money by clever manipulation of the Stock Market.
彼らは株式市場を巧みに操って大儲けしている。
5.Some people can put back a twisted joint,like the shoulder,by careful manipulation .