manoeuvre/maneuver /məˈnu:və/ I. vi. & vt. 1. 设法使变动位置: to manoeuvre for a position of power  换一个有权的职位Can you manoeuvre me into a good job? 你能设法替我换个好工作吗? 2. (敏捷或巧妙地)操纵，控制：I manoeuvred my way through the crowded entrance. 我巧妙地通过了拥挤的入口。This car manoeuvres well at high speed. 这辆汽车高速行驶时很好驾驶。 3. 用策略，耍花招：The vice president is manoeuvring to displace the president of the company. 副董事长正用策略想取代公司的董事长位置。‖II. n. ［c］ 1.花招，策略：The general won the battle by a clever manoeuvre. 将军用精明的策略赢得了战斗的胜利。 2.演习(多用pl.)：troops on manoeuvres 演习部队