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lever
他動詞[C] 可算名詞
複数形: levers過去形: levered過去分詞: levered現在分詞: levering
The word carries a strong association with mechanical advantage and efficiency. It suggests the use of a tool to amplify human strength, turning a difficult task into a manageable one through physics. In professional or political contexts, it describes a strategic advantage or a point of influence. When someone uses a lever in a negotiation, they are identifying a specific vulnerability or a powerful incentive to force a desired outcome.
Refers to the physical tool or a specific point of influence.