新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

lever

英  [ˈliːvə]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • levers

    1[C 可数名词] 控制杆

    A lever is a handle or bar that is attached to a piece of machinery and which you push or pull in order to operate the machinery.

    双语例句

    例:

    Push the tiny lever on the lock and let the door lock itself.

    推锁上的小控制杆,让门自动锁上。

    2[C 可数名词] 杠杆

    A lever is a long bar, one end of which is placed under a heavy object so that when you press down on the other end you can move the object.

    双语例句

    例:

    He examined the machine, worked a lever that lifted the lid.

    他检查了机器,并使用杠杆打开盖子。

    VERB. 动词
  • levers , levering , levered

    1[T 及物动词] 撬动

    If you lever something in a particular direction, you move it there, especially by using a lot of effort.

    双语例句

    例:

    Neighbours eventually levered open the door with a crowbar.

    邻居们最后用一根撬棍撬开了门。