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maneuver

/məˈnuːvər/
ma · neu · ver mə · ˈnuː · vər
English Definition
n. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
中文释义
n. 策略,调动
Significado en Español
maniobra
한국어 뜻
기동, 전략
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thao tác, chiến thuật
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Example Sentence

The driver had to maneuver carefully through the narrow streets.

司机必须小心地穿过狭窄的街道。

Synonyms
manipulate navigate orchestrate steer
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
manu (hand) + ver (turn) → skilled hand operation, maneuver.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “maneuver” as used in this context?

  1. A delay
  2. B observe
  3. C manipulate
  4. D enjoy
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C — manipulate. “maneuver” means n. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The skilled pilot performed a daring ______ to avoid the sudden storm.

  1. A blunder
  2. B maneuver
  3. C accident
  4. D collapse
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B — maneuver. “maneuver” means n. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

Common questions about “maneuver”

What does “maneuver” mean?

maneuver — n. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care. In Chinese: n. 策略,调动.

How do you pronounce “maneuver”?

maneuver is pronounced /məˈnuːvər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ma · neu · ver.

How do you use “maneuver” in a sentence?

The driver had to maneuver carefully through the narrow streets. (司机必须小心地穿过狭窄的街道。)

What are synonyms for “maneuver”?

manipulate, navigate, orchestrate, steer — all close in meaning to maneuver (n. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care).

Is “maneuver” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. maneuver appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “maneuver”?

manu (hand) + ver (turn) → skilled hand operation, maneuver.

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