leverage
gb/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
B1
英語
~ 5000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
entity
1
advantage from influence or resources
Power or influence that you can use to get what you want.
用法パターン：
to have leverage over [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'leverage' with 'leisure' due to similar spelling, but they have very different meanings.
類義語
influence (A more general term for the ability to affect others, not necessarily through resources.)
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clout (Informal term for social or political influence.)
対義語
disadvantage (The opposite of having an advantage or influence.)
コロケーション
gain leverage
|use leverage
|have leverage
|increase leverage
|political leverage
テーマ
business
|negotiation
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The workers used the threat of a strike as leverage in their negotiations.
- Her expertise in the field gave her significant leverage during the meeting.
- The company has little leverage in these trade talks.
学習者向け例文
- She has leverage because she knows the boss.
- We have no leverage to change the rules.
- He used his contacts as leverage to get a better job.
動詞
B2
action
2
to use something for advantage
To use something you have to get what you want.
用法パターン：
to leverage [something] to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may incorrectly use 'leverage' only in financial contexts; in modern English it is also common in general business and strategy contexts.
類義語
utilize (More formal and neutral; does not always imply gaining an advantage.)
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exploit (Can carry a negative connotation of unfair use.)
対義語
waste (To fail to use something effectively.)
コロケーション
leverage skills
|leverage technology
|leverage connections
|leverage data
テーマ
business
|strategy
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The startup leveraged social media to grow quickly.
- He leveraged his experience to secure the promotion.
- They are leveraging new technology to improve efficiency.
学習者向け例文
- We can leverage our skills to win.
- She leveraged her contacts to find a job.
- They leveraged the internet to sell products.
名詞
technical
B1
entity
3
mechanical advantage from lever
The extra power you get when you use a lever to move something.
類義語
mechanical advantage (Technical term for the ratio of output force to input force in mechanics.)
対義語
disadvantage (In mechanics, the opposite of having an advantage in force application.)
コロケーション
gain leverage
|mechanical leverage
テーマ
engineering
|physics
|science
|technology
例文
- Using a longer handle gives you more leverage to lift the rock.
- The crowbar provided enough leverage to open the crate.
- He adjusted his grip for better leverage.
学習者向け例文
- A long bar gives more leverage.
- He used a stick for leverage.
- We need more leverage to move this box.
名詞
technical
C1
quantity
4
financial debt-to-equity ratio
In business, how much money a company has borrowed compared to its own money.
類義語
gearing (British English term for financial leverage.)
対義語
equity financing (Raising funds without borrowing money.)
コロケーション
high leverage
|financial leverage
テーマ
finance
|economics
|business
例文
- The bank is concerned about the firm's high leverage.
- Financial leverage can increase returns but also risk.
- They reduced their leverage by paying off debt.
学習者向け例文
- The company has high leverage.
- High leverage can be risky.
- They lowered their leverage last year.
文法
辞書形
leverage
IPA
GB/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
音節・強勢
lever - age （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (lever)
活用形
Noun
- Base: leverage
- Plural: leverage
Verb
- Base: leverage
- 3rd Person Singular: leverages
- Present Participle: leveraging
- Past: leveraged
関連語
Forms
leverages
verb
leveraging
verb
leveraged
verb
Related words
lever
noun B1
表現
financial leverage
1/fɪnˈænʃəl lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
use of debt for investment returns
Using borrowed money to try to make more profit from investments.
例文
- High financial leverage can lead to big profits or big losses.
- Investors need to understand the risks of financial leverage.
gain leverage
1/ɡˈeɪn lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
get more influence or advantage
To get more power or influence in a situation.
例文
- They gained leverage by securing key allies.
- You can gain leverage through careful planning.
political leverage
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
influence in politics
Power or advantage that someone has in politics.
例文
- The party gained political leverage after the election results.
- She used her popularity as political leverage.
use as leverage
1/jˈuz ˈæz lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
use something for influence or advantage
To use something you have as a way to get what you want.
例文
- He used the threat of quitting as leverage.
- They used their strong sales figures as leverage in negotiations.