词汇 | lever |
释义 | lever (verb) lever 2 ENTRIES FOUND: lever (noun) lever (verb) 1 lever /ˈlɛvɚ/ /ˈliːvɚ/ noun plural levers 1 lever /ˈlɛvɚ/ /ˈliːvɚ/ noun plural levers Learner's definition of LEVER [count] 1 : a strong bar that is used to lift and move something heavy杠杆;撬杠 2 : a bar or rod that is used to operate or adjust something on a machine, vehicle, device, etc.(机器、车、装置等的)控制杆 Pull the brake lever.拉刹车杆。 3 : something used to achieve a desired result(用于达到某一目的的)手段,方法,工具 They used their money as a lever to gain political power.他们把金钱作为谋取政治权力的手段。 2 lever /ˈlɛvɚ/ /ˈliːvɚ/ verb levers; levered; levering 2 lever /ˈlɛvɚ/ /ˈliːvɚ/ verb levers; levered; levering Learner's definition of LEVER [+ object] : to lift or move (something) with a lever(用杠杆)撬动,撬起 He levered the rock out of the hole.他把那块岩石从洞里撬了出来。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 They tried unsuccessfully to lever him out of his job. [=to force him out of his job]他们想方设法要把他从岗位上赶走,但没成功。 She levered her way into a position of political power.她一路借力打力,得到了掌握政治大权的位置。 |
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