pivot
US /ˈpɪv.ət/
UK /ˈpɪv.ət/
名词
1.
枢轴, 支点
the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
示例:
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The door swung open on its pivot.
门在它的枢轴上打开了。
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The machine's arm rotates around a central pivot.
机器的臂围绕一个中心枢轴旋转。
2.
核心, 关键
a person or thing on which something depends or turns
示例:
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The success of the project will pivot on his decision.
项目的成功将取决于他的决定。
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She was the pivot of the entire team.
她是整个团队的核心。
动词
1.
旋转, 转动
turn on or as if on a pivot
示例:
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The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
舞者优雅地单脚旋转。
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He pivoted the camera to get a better angle.
他转动了相机以获得更好的角度。
2.
改变方向, 转向
change the direction in which one is moving or facing
示例:
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The company had to pivot its strategy to adapt to the new market conditions.
公司不得不调整其战略以适应新的市场条件。
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The basketball player pivoted to face the basket.
篮球运动员转身面向篮筐。
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