1. manacle /ˈmænəkəl/

-- handcuff

The manacles were removed from the prisoner's wrists.

犯人手腕上的手铐被除去。

 

 

2. mandate /ˈmænˌdeɪt/

-- (literally, something "given into one's mind")

1. territory entrusted to the adminisration of another country

2. authoritative command; order

After World War I, Syria became a French mandate.

第一次世界大战后，叙利亚成了法国的托管地。

The walkout was a clear violation of the court's mandate agianst a strike.

很显然。这次罢工违反了法院不许罢工的命令。

 

 

3. manual /ˈmænjuəl/

-- 1. small, helpful book capable of being carried in the hand; handbook

2. relating to or done with the hands

Each student has a learner's permit and a copy of the "Driver's manual".

每个学生都有学习许可证，还有一份驾驶员手册的复印件。

Milking. formerly a manual operation, is now done by machine.

先前挤奶是用手操作的，现在则是用机器。

 

 

4. manuscript /ˈmænjuskript/

-- document written by hand or typewritten

The author's manuscript is now at the printer.

作者的手稿现在在印刷者处。

 

 

5. emancipate /ɪˈmænsəˌpeɪt/

-- (literally, "take from the hand" or power of another) release from bondage; set free; liberate

The washing machine has emancipated housewives from a great deal of drudgery.

洗衣机已经使家庭主妇们从一大堆辛苦的工作中解脱出来。

 

 

6. manipulate /məˈnipjuleit/

-- operate with the hands; handle or manage skillfully

In today's lesson, I learned how to manipulate the steering wheel.

在今天的课程中，我学会了如何操作方向盘。