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manipulative

/mənɪpjəleɪtɪv/

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1 · adjective

trying to control others unfairly

操纵他人的；有心机的

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Her apology sounded manipulative because it blamed everyone else.
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她的道歉听起来像在操纵别人，因为她把责任全推给了其他人。
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