If you describe someone as manipulative, you disapprove of them because they skilfully force or persuade people to act in the way that they want.
例句
He described Mr Long as cold, calculating and manipulative...他说郎先生是个冷酷、算计,又爱摆布人的人。The worker was promoted despite aggressive and manipulative behaviour.这个工人尽管盛气凌人,工于心计,却受到了提拔。
英汉词典释义
adj.
<贬>(对他人)控制的,操纵的
the manipulative techniques操控技巧
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage;
"the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old"