lev·er·age

发音

🇬🇧🔊 /ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ/  🇺🇸🔊/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/

词义

1. （名词）杠杆作用；影响力

   The company used financial leverage to expand its operations.

   公司利用财务杠杆扩大其业务。

2. （动词）利用；操纵；运用杠杆

   The manager leveraged her skills to negotiate a better deal.

   经理运用自己的技能来谈判达成更好的交易。

搭配&习语

1. leverage something to one’s advantage: 利用某物为自己谋利

   He leveraged his connections to his advantage in the business world.

   他利用自己的关系在商业世界中谋取利益。

2. leverage on: 利用；借助于

   We need to leverage on technology to streamline our processes.

   我们需要借助技术来简化流程。

词源

“Leverage” 源自古法语中的 “lever”，意为 “a raising” 或 “lifting”。最早用于描述杠杆的力量。

词形变化

第三人称单数: leverages 现在分词: leveraging 过去式: leveraged 过去分词: leveraged

同近义词

exploit / utilize / employ / manipulate / capitalize on / use

英文对话

A: How did you manage to secure such a lucrative deal?

B: I leveraged my industry connections and negotiated strategically.

英文故事

The Power of Leverage

In the competitive world of startups, James recognized the importance of leverage. His small tech company needed an edge to compete with industry giants.

James leveraged innovation by collaborating with a renowned research institution. The partnership provided access to cutting-edge technology, giving his company a significant advantage.

As the business grew, James continued to leverage strategic alliances and market trends. The power of leverage not only propelled his company forward but also established it as a key player in the dynamic tech landscape.*