"maneuver for" 怎么发音

expression

US

məˈnuvɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

muh-NOO-ver for

UK

mənˈuːvɐ/ /fˈɔː

muh-NOO-vuh faw

释义

To use skillful or clever actions to try to obtain something or achieve a goal, often by planning or influencing a situation. Typically used when someone is trying to gain a personal advantage.

IPA 音标

美式英语

məˈnuvɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

英式英语

mənˈuːvɐ/ /fˈɔː

简化发音

美式

muh-NOO-ver for

英式

muh-NOO-vuh faw

语境中听

He tried to maneuver for a better position at work.

She always maneuvers for attention in meetings.

They are maneuvering for control of the project.

It was clear some executives were maneuvering for power behind the scenes.