gearing

US /ˈɡɪr.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡɪr.ɪŋ/
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1.

传动装置, 齿轮装置

the set of gears in a machine, especially a vehicle

:
The car has smooth gearing.
这辆车有平稳的传动装置
He adjusted the gearing for the uphill climb.
他调整了传动装置以应对上坡。
2.

负债率, 杠杆

the ratio of a company's debt to its equity, used as an indicator of financial leverage

:
The company's high gearing indicates a reliance on borrowed capital.
公司的高负债率表明其依赖借入资本。
Analysts are concerned about the company's financial gearing.
分析师对公司的财务杠杆表示担忧。