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pivot

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Related topics: Mechanical, Physics
piv·ot1 /ˈpɪvət/ noun [countableC]  
1. TEMa central point or pin on which something balances or turns 枢,枢轴,支点,支轴
2 IMPORTANT[usually singular] (also pivot point) the most important thing in a situation, system etc, which other things depend on or are based on 核心,中心
the pivot on/around which something turns/revolves
 Iago’s lie is the pivot on which the play turns.
剧情围绕着雅各的谎言展开。
pivot of
 West Africa was the pivot of the chocolate trade.
西非是巧克力贸易的中心。
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pivot2 verb  
1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]TURN to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do this (使)在枢轴上转动[平衡]
pivot on
 The table-top pivots on two metal pins.
那个桌面以两个金属钉为枢轴旋转。
2 [intransitiveI] to turn quickly on your feet so that you face in the opposite direction 〔以脚为支点〕转身
 Magee pivoted and threw the ball to first base.
马吉转身把球投到了一垒。
3pivot on/around something phrasal verbphr v DEPEND/IT DEPENDSto depend on or be based on one important thing, event, or idea 依靠,依赖;以为中心
 His argument will pivot on the growing cost of legal fees.
他的论点将以律师费用上涨为中心展开。
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Origin pivot1
(1600-1700) French
piv·ot1 nounpivot2 verb
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