fulcrum
UK/'fʌlkrәm/US
GREC2
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
Loanwordfulcrumother
=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.