lever

noun · verb · adverbA2

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

levers

1.
(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
2.
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
3.
(mechanics) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
4.
(mechanics) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
5.
(obsolete)(obsolete, except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
6.
(rare)A levee.

Động từ

verb

V_es/s

levers

V_ing/Gerund

levering

V_ed/pp

levered

1.
(transitive)To move with a lever.
With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.
2.
(figuratively, transitive)To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
3.
(figuratively, transitive)To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
4.
(UK)(chiefly UK, finance) To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.

Trạng từ

adverb

Comparative

liever

1.
(not comparable, obsolete)Rather.

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Đồng nghĩa

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Cùng gốc / liên quan

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Nguồn gốc từ

ine-pro From Middle English lever, levore, levour, from Old French leveor, leveur (a lifter, lever (also Old French - and French levier)), from Latin levātor (a lifter), from levō (to raise). levator.