fulcrum

🇬🇧 UK/'fʌlkrәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The point on which a lever rests or pivots; a central or key support

杠杆支点;关键支撑点

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
fulcrumother
=fulcrum

Common Collocations

  • 1.lever fulcrum杠杆支点
  • 2.fulcrum point支点
  • 3.key fulcrum关键支撑点

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A lever requires a fulcrum to function effectively.

  • 2.

    Education is the fulcrum of social development.

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