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lever

🇬🇧 UK/'levә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift heavy objects or operate a mechanism

杠杆;操纵杆

v.

To move or lift something using a lever or similar prying action

用杠杆撬动,撬开

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
levlight, lift, raise
+
erone who does, agent
=lever

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He used a metal lever to pry open the stuck wooden door and enter the room.

  • 2.

    Archimedes famously said that with a long enough lever, he could move the world.

  • 3.

    The mechanic applied leverage using a crowbar to remove the stubborn wheel bolt.

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