lever
名詞
UK/ˈliː.vəʳ/
US/ˈlev.ɚ/
定義 lever 名詞
tool(工具)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A bar or handle that pivots around a fixed point, used to control a machine or move a heavy object by applying force at one end.
槓桿；操縱桿；控制桿
He used a lever to move the heavy rock.
他用槓桿移動了那塊沉重的石頭。
The pilot pulled the lever to adjust the flaps of the aircraft.
飛行員拉動操縱桿來調整飛機的襟翼。
Using the correct lever can make the job easier.
使用正確的槓桿可以使工作更輕鬆。
influence(影響)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A means of exerting influence or pressure, often unfairly, to persuade someone to do what you want.
手段；施壓方式；影響力
They used his secret as leverage in the negotiations.
他們利用他的秘密作為談判的籌碼。
The company tried to use its market share as a lever to influence prices.
這家公司試圖利用其市場份額作為影響價格的手段。
She used her connections as a lever to get what she wanted.
她利用自己的人脈作為達到目的的手段。