manoeuvre

noun

1. an action aimed at evading an opponent

Synonym: maneuverevasive action

2. a move made to gain a tactical end

Synonym: maneuvertactical maneuvertactical manoeuvre

3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

e.g. he made a great maneuver
the runner was out on a play by the shortstop

Synonym: maneuverplay

4. a military training exercise

Synonym: maneuversimulated military operation

5. a plan for attaining a particular goal

Synonym: tactictacticsmaneuver

verb

1. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonym: manoeuvermaneuveroperate

2. direct the course
determine the direction of travelling

Synonym: steermaneuvermanoeuverdirectpointheadguidechannelizechannelise

3. act in order to achieve a certain goal

e.g. He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
She maneuvered herself into the directorship

Synonym: maneuvermanoeuver

1. (熟练地)移动，调动，转动，操纵
If you manoeuvre something into or out of an awkward position, you skilfully move it there.

e.g. We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him...
我们试图让独木舟靠他更近一些。
e.g. I manoeuvred my way among the tables to the back corner of the place...
我在桌子中间穿行，来到后面的角落里。

2. 操纵;控制;耍花招
If you manoeuvre a situation, you change it in a clever and skilful way so that you can benefit from it.

e.g. The authorities have to manoeuvre the markets into demanding a cut in interest rates...
当局不得不干预市场，迫其提出削减利率的要求。
e.g. He brilliantly manoeuvred himself back to power...
他依靠手腕巧妙地重掌权力。

3. 军事演习
Military manoeuvres are training exercises which involve the movement of soldiers and equipment over a large area.

e.g. Allied troops begin maneuvers tomorrow to show how quickly forces could be mobilized in case of a new invasion...
盟军明日演习，来展示一旦发生新的入侵，其集结速度之快。
e.g. The camp was used for military manoeuvres.
这个营地被用于军事演习。

4. room for manoeuvre -> see room

1. 机动：manoeuvrability 机动 | manoeuvre 机动 | manograph 压力记录器

2. manoeuvre

2. 策略：manoeuver 作战行动 | manoeuvre 策略 | manometer 压力计

3. 拿破崙時代 )：Hannibal:Rome vs Carthage ( 漢尼拔:羅馬 vs 迦太基 ) | Manoeuvre ( 拿破崙時代 ) | RISK ( 戰國風雲 )