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lever

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le·ver1 /ˈliːvə $ ˈlevər/ ●○○ noun [countableC]  
1 TDa stick or handle on a machine or piece of equipment, that you move to operate it 〔机器或设备的〕控制杆,操纵杆
 Pull this lever to open the gate.
拉此横杆开启大门。
gear lever
2. TZa long thin piece of metal that you use to lift something heavy by putting one end under the object and pushing the other end down 杠杆
3 EFFECT/INFLUENCEsomething you use to influence a situation to get the result that you want 〔影响局势的〕方法,手段
 Rich countries use foreign aid as a lever to achieve political aims.
富国利用对外援助作为达到政治目的的手段。
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lever2 verb [transitiveT]  
1 MOVE something OR somebodyto move something with a lever 〔用杠杆〕撬动
lever something off/up/out etc
 He levered the stone into place.
他把石头撬到位。
2 lever yourself up  (also lever yourself onto/out of etc something) to move your body by pushing on something with your arms to help you 撑着某物使自己起来
 He slowly levered himself up.
他慢慢地撑起身。
3 LEAVE A JOB OR ORGANIZATIONto make someone leave a particular job, situation etc 挤走〔某人〕
lever somebody out
 They’re trying to lever him out of his job.
他们正设法排挤他离职。
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Origin lever
(1200-1300) Old French levier, from lever to raise
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