(v)manipulate behind the scene, See Also:pull the strings behind the scene, Example:ตำรวจได้ตามสืบค้นแล้วพบว่าคดีนี้มีคนคอยชักใยอยู่เบื้องหลัง, Thai Definition:บงการอยู่เบื้องหลัง
(v)perform the puppet, See Also:manipulate, Syn.เชิดเพลงรำ, Example:คณะละครเชิดหุ่นราวกับว่าหุ่นนั้นมีชีวิตจริงๆ, Thai Definition:ยกชูหุ่นขึ้นให้แสดงกิริยาท่าทางไปตามบทบาท
[choēt] (v) EN: manipulate ; direct from behind the scene ; make someone act in one's own behalfFR: manipuler ; manoeuvrer ; tirer les cordes ; tirer les ficelles
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Manipulated p. pr. & vb. n. Manipulating ] [ LL. manipulatus, p. p. of manipulare to lead by the hand, fr. L. manipulus. See Maniple. ] 1. To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To control the action of, by management; as, to manipulate a convention of delegates; also, to manage artfully or fraudulently; as, to manipulate accounts, or election returns; to manipulate the stock market. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also, specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations. [ 1913 Webster ]
[つかう, tsukau](v5u, vt) (1) to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use; (2) (See 人使い) to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate; (3) to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume; (4) (See 言葉遣い) to use (language); to speak; (5) (id) to take (one's lunch); to circulate (bad money); (P)#1049[Add to Longdo]
[そうさ, sousa](n) (1) operation; management; processing; (2) manipulating to one's benefit; (vs) (3) to operate; (4) to manipulate; to fiddle (e.g. the books); (P)#1644[Add to Longdo]
[あやつる, ayatsuru](v5r, vt) (1) to manipulate; to operate; to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to steer (a ship); (2) to have a good command of (a language); to be fluent in; (3) to operate a puppet; to pull the strings of a puppet; (4) to mastermind; to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; (5) (arch) to play (a musical instrument); (P)#8677[Add to Longdo]
[ごまかす, gomakasu](v5s, vt) (1) (uk) to deceive; to falsify; to misrepresent; to cheat; to swindle; to tamper; to juggle; to manipulate; (2) (uk) to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); (3) (uk) to varnish over; to gloss over; (P)[Add to Longdo]
[あやなす, ayanasu](v5s, vt) (1) (彩なす, 綾なす only) to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; (2) to manipulate skillfully[Add to Longdo]
[ふりまわす, furimawasu](v5s, vt) (1) to wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing; (2) to display (one's knowledge); to show off; (3) to abuse (one's power); (4) to manipulate someone; (P)[Add to Longdo]