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English

1. to stir
2. to prod
3. to poke
4. to move sideways
5. to strum (on a guitar etc)

Examples

• 他没带钥匙，用铁丝拨动了两下，门居然开了。

  Having forgotten his key, he was able to open the door by inserting a wire in the keyhole.

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