操纵

• 拼音: cāo zòng
• 汉字拆解: 操 = 扌(hand) + 喿, to operate; 纵 = 纟(silk) + 从, to control

含义

To control; to manipulate; to operate. Exercising control over machines or people.

Has both neutral and negative connotations. Neutral: operating machinery or equipment (操纵设备). Negative: manipulating people, markets, or situations (操纵市场, 操纵舆论). The negative sense implies hidden or improper control.

例句

1. 飞行员在驾驶舱里操纵着各种仪器。
2. 有人在幕后操纵这场选举。
3. 他试图操纵舆论来影响公众的判断。

用法指南

语境: technical, politics, criticism

语气: varies

正确说法

• 这台机器需要专业人员来操纵。(This machine requires professionals to operate.)
• 不要试图操纵别人的想法。(Don't try to manipulate other people's thoughts.)

错误说法

• 注意'操纵'的贬义用法 (Be aware that 操纵 often has negative connotations when applied to people or situations, implying improper control)

起源与历史

Compound of 操 (to hold, operate) + 纵 (vertical, to let go). Indicates holding control.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal