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(能够操控形势的)影响力,手段,优势
Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.
例句
His function as a Mayor affords him the leverage to get things done through attending committee meetings.
他的市长身份使他有能力通过出席委员会会议来达成一些事情。
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杠杆力;杠杆作用
Leverage is the force that is applied to an object when something such as a lever is used.
例句
The spade and fork have longer shafts, providing better leverage.
锹和耙的手柄较长,可发挥较好的杠杆作用。
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举债经营;为…融资
To leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it.
例句
He might feel that leveraging the company at a time when he sees tremendous growth opportunities would be a mistake.
他也许觉得,在他认为大有可为的时候让公司借贷经营是一个错误。