lever

US /ˈlev.ɚ/
UK /ˈlev.ɚ/
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槓桿, 操縱桿

a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.

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He used a crowbar as a lever to open the crate.
他用撬棍作槓桿來打開箱子。
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The mechanic applied force to the lever to lift the heavy engine.
機械師對槓桿施加力以舉起沉重的發動機。
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手段, 槓桿, 影響力

a means of exerting influence or achieving a particular purpose.

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Education is a powerful lever for social change.
教育是社會變革的強大槓桿。
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Negotiating power is a key lever in business deals.
談判能力是商業交易中的一個關鍵槓桿。
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撬動, 用槓桿抬起

to use a lever to lift or move something.

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They had to lever the heavy stone into place.
他們不得不撬動那塊大石頭到位。
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Can you help me lever this lid off?
你能幫我撬開這個蓋子嗎？
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