lever
US /ˈlev.ɚ/
UK /ˈlev.ɚ/
名词
1.
杠杆, 操纵杆
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.
示例:
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He used a crowbar as a lever to open the crate.
他用撬棍作杠杆来打开箱子。
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The mechanic applied force to the lever to lift the heavy engine.
机械师对杠杆施加力以举起沉重的发动机。
2.
手段, 杠杆, 影响力
a means of exerting influence or achieving a particular purpose.
示例:
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Education is a powerful lever for social change.
教育是社会变革的强大杠杆。
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Negotiating power is a key lever in business deals.
谈判能力是商业交易中的一个关键杠杆。
动词
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