manual

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

man·ual AW [manual manuals] adjective, noun BrE [ˈmænjuəl] NAmE [ˈmænjuəl]
adjective
1. (of work, etc.)involving using the hands or physical strength
•manual labour/jobs/skills
•manual and non-manual workers
2. operated or controlled by hand rather than automatically or using electricity, etc
•a manual gearbox
•My camera has manual and automatic functions.
•The company has now transferred all its manual records onto computer.
3. connected with using the hands
•manual dexterity

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French manuel, from (and later assimilated to) Latin manualis, from manus ‘hand’.
Idiom: ↑on manual
Derived Word: ↑manually
 
noun
a book that tells you how to do or operate sth, especially one that comes with a machine, etc. when you buy it
•a computer/car/instruction manual
•Why don't you read the manual?
compare ↑handbook

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French manuel, from (and later assimilated to) Latin manualis, from manus ‘hand’.

Example Bank:
•According to the manual, the wires should be the other way round.
•Check your manual for details.
•The computer comes with a comprehensive owner's manual.
•The manual said not to use the fryer on wooden decks.
•What does it say in the manual?
•a manual on teaching drama
•an instruction manual for a knitting machine
•Why do you never read the instruction manual?

 

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  manual(a), manual of arms