leverage
🇬🇧 UK/'levәridʒ/🇺🇸 US
C1
Definitions
n.
Power or influence gained through a lever; any advantage used to achieve a goal; use of borrowed funds to increase investment returns
杠杆作用;影响力;借力
v.
To use something to maximum advantage; to exploit a resource or situation
充分利用,借助…的力量
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
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The company used its market position as leverage to negotiate better supplier contracts.
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Social media influencers leverage their popularity to promote brands and products effectively.
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Financial leverage can amplify profits but also increases investment risks significantly.