leverage
gb/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
B1
英语
~ 5000
befolyás, alkupozíció, nyomásgyakorlási eszköz, kihasznál, hasznosít, kamatoztat, erőáttétel, emelőhatás, mechanikai előny, tőkeáttétel, adósság/saját tőke arány
名词
B2
1
用法模式：
to have leverage over [someone/something]
The workers used the threat of a strike as leverage in their negotiations.
A dolgozók a sztrájkkal való fenyegetést nyomásgyakorlási eszközként használták a tárgyalásaikon.
Her expertise in the field gave her significant leverage during the meeting.
A szakterületen szerzett tudása jelentős befolyást biztosított neki az értekezleten.
The company has little leverage in these trade talks.
学习者例句
She has leverage because she knows the boss.
Befolyása van, mert ismeri a főnököt.
We have no leverage to change the rules.
Nincs befolyásunk arra, hogy megváltoztassuk a szabályokat.
He used his contacts as leverage to get a better job.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'leverage' with 'leisure' due to similar spelling, but they have very different meanings.
含义
advantage from influence or resources
搭配
gain leverage
|use leverage
|have leverage
|increase leverage
|political leverage
近义词
influence (A more general term for the ability to affect others, not necessarily through resources.)
|
clout (Informal term for social or political influence.)
反义词
disadvantage (The opposite of having an advantage or influence.)
主题
business
|negotiation
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
Power or influence that you can use to get what you want.
The ability to influence a situation or outcome by using power, resources, or relationships.
动词
B2
2
用法模式：
to leverage [something] to [do something]
The startup leveraged social media to grow quickly.
Az induló vállalkozás kihasználta a közösségi médiában rejlő lehetőségeket, és gyorsan növekedett.
He leveraged his experience to secure the promotion.
A tapasztalatát kamatoztatta, hogy megszerezze az előléptetést.
They are leveraging new technology to improve efficiency.
学习者例句
We can leverage our skills to win.
Hasznosíthatjuk a képességeinket a győzelemhez.
She leveraged her contacts to find a job.
Kamatoztatta a kapcsolatait, hogy munkát találjon.
They leveraged the internet to sell products.
常见错误：
Learners may incorrectly use 'leverage' only in financial contexts; in modern English it is also common in general business and strategy contexts.
含义
to use something for advantage
搭配
leverage skills
|leverage technology
|leverage connections
|leverage data
近义词
utilize (More formal and neutral; does not always imply gaining an advantage.)
|
exploit (Can carry a negative connotation of unfair use.)
反义词
waste (To fail to use something effectively.)
主题
business
|strategy
|work
|core_vocabulary
释义
To use something you have to get what you want.
To use an asset, resource, or situation to achieve a desired result or gain an advantage.
名词
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Using a longer handle gives you more leverage to lift the rock.
A hosszabb nyél nagyobb erőáttételt ad a kő felemeléséhez.
The crowbar provided enough leverage to open the crate.
A feszítővas elég erőáttételt biztosított a láda felnyitásához.
He adjusted his grip for better leverage.
学习者例句
A long bar gives more leverage.
A hosszú rúd nagyobb erőáttételt ad.
He used a stick for leverage.
Egy botot használt, hogy nagyobb erőáttételt érjen el.
We need more leverage to move this box.
含义
mechanical advantage from lever
搭配
gain leverage
|mechanical leverage
近义词
mechanical advantage (Technical term for the ratio of output force to input force in mechanics.)
反义词
disadvantage (In mechanics, the opposite of having an advantage in force application.)
主题
engineering
|physics
|science
|technology
释义
The extra power you get when you use a lever to move something.
The mechanical advantage obtained by using a lever to apply force.
名词
C1
TECHNICAL
4
The bank is concerned about the firm's high leverage.
A bankot aggasztja a cég magas tőkeáttétele.
Financial leverage can increase returns but also risk.
A pénzügyi tőkeáttétel növelheti a hozamot, de a kockázatot is.
They reduced their leverage by paying off debt.
学习者例句
The company has high leverage.
A vállalatnak magas a tőkeáttétele.
High leverage can be risky.
A magas tőkeáttétel kockázatos lehet.
They lowered their leverage last year.
含义
financial debt-to-equity ratio
搭配
high leverage
|financial leverage
近义词
gearing (British English term for financial leverage.)
反义词
equity financing (Raising funds without borrowing money.)
主题
finance
|economics
|business
释义
In business, how much money a company has borrowed compared to its own money.
In finance, the ratio of a company's debt to its equity, indicating the extent to which it uses borrowed money.
语法
词典原形
leverage
IPA
GB/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
音节与重音
lever - age （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (lever)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: leverage
- Plural: leverage
Verb
- Base: leverage
- 3rd Person Singular: leverages
- Present Participle: leveraging
- Past: leveraged
词族
Forms
leverages
verb
leveraging
verb
leveraged
verb
Related words
lever
noun B1
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- He used the threat of quitting as leverage.
- They used their strong sales figures as leverage in negotiations.