lever
🇬🇧 UK/'levә/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREB2
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-derivedExample 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.