manoeuvre

1. V-T/V-I If you manoeuvre something into or out of an awkward position, you skilfully move it there. (熟练地) 移动

That will allow them to manoeuvre the satellite into the shuttle's cargo bay. 那将使得他们能把人造卫星移入飞船的货物舱。

I manoeuvred my way among the tables to the back corner of the place. 我在那些桌子间穿行，来到那地方后面的角落。

2. N-VAR Manoeuvre is also a noun. 移动

The chopper shot upward in a manoeuvre matched by the other pilot. 这架直升飞机向上冲去，另一架飞机也以相同的移动方向冲了上去。

3. V-T/V-I If you manoeuvre a situation, you change it in a clever and skilful way so that you can benefit from it. 操控

The president has tried to manoeuvre the campaign away from himself. 总统试图操控该活动，使其远离自身。

4. N-COUNT Manoeuvre is also a noun. 操控手段

The company announced a series of manoeuvres to raise cash and reduce debt. 这家公司宣布了一系列筹措现金、减少债务的手段。

5. N-PLURAL Military manoeuvres are training exercises which involve the movement of soldiers and equipment over a large area. 演习

Allied troops begin manoeuvres tomorrow to show how quickly forces could be mobilized in case of a new invasion. 盟军部队明天开始演习，来展示一旦发生新的入侵，军队能以多快的速度集结起来。