pivot
US /ˈpɪv.ət/
UK /ˈpɪv.ət/
名詞
1.
樞軸, 支點
the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
範例:
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The door swung open on its pivot.
門在它的樞軸上打開了。
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The machine's arm rotates around a central pivot.
機器的臂圍繞一個中心樞軸旋轉。
2.
核心, 關鍵
a person or thing on which something depends or turns
範例:
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The success of the project will pivot on his decision.
專案的成功將取決於他的決定。
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She was the pivot of the entire team.
她是整個團隊的核心。
動詞
1.
旋轉, 轉動
turn on or as if on a pivot
範例:
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The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
舞者優雅地單腳旋轉。
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He pivoted the camera to get a better angle.
他轉動了相機以獲得更好的角度。
2.
改變方向, 轉向
change the direction in which one is moving or facing
範例:
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The company had to pivot its strategy to adapt to the new market conditions.
公司不得不調整其戰略以適應新的市場條件。
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The basketball player pivoted to face the basket.
籃球運動員轉身面向籃筐。
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