| 词汇 | pivot |
| 释义 | pivot (verb) pivot 2 ENTRIES FOUND: pivot (noun) pivot (verb) 1 pivot /ˈpɪvət/ noun plural pivots 1 pivot /ˈpɪvət/ noun plural pivots Learner's definition of PIVOT 1 [count] : a pin or shaft on which a mechanical part turns枢轴；支点 2 [count] : the action of turning around a point : the action of pivoting转动；旋转 — usually singular通常用单数 The quarterback made a quick pivot [=turn] and threw the ball to the running back.四分卫快速转身，把球投给跑卫。 3 [count] : a person or thing that is central or important to someone or something else关键人物；重要的事物；核心 — usually singular通常用单数 Their children had become the pivot around which their life turned.孩子成了他们生活的核心。 4 [noncount] basketball : a position in which a player on offense faces away from the basket to pass to or assist other teammates trying to score策应位置 Their center is a strong player in the pivot.他们的中锋是策应位置上的得力球员。 2 pivot /ˈpɪvət/ verb pivots; pivoted; pivoting 2 pivot /ˈpɪvət/ verb pivots; pivoted; pivoting Learner's definition of PIVOT [no object] : to turn on or around a central point在枢轴上转动；以…为中心旋转 The dancers pivoted on their toes and changed direction.舞蹈演员们踮起脚旋转，变换方向。 The door hinge pivots around the pin.门铰链在铰链销上转动。 The quarterback pivoted and threw the ball to the running back.四分卫快速转身，把球投给跑卫。 pivot on/around [phrasal verb] pivot on/around (something) : to be based on (something)以…为核心；以…为基础 Our vacation plans will pivot around how much money we can save.我们的度假计划将取决于我们能攒多少钱。 The book's plot pivots on the main character's need for revenge.这本书的情节根据主人公需要复仇而展开。 |
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