| 词汇 | levering |
| 释义 | levering present participle oflever lever verb[ Tusually+ adv/prep ] uk /ˈliː.vər/ us /ˈlev.ɚ/ leververb[T usually + adv/prep] (MOVE)to move a bar or handle around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object: lever something upShe levered up the drain cover. He levered open the engine compartment and released a great cloud of blue smoke. If you lever someone or something to a place, you move them there with great physical effort: He levered himself out of his chair with the usual difficulty and opened his arms wide. Jim fought to pull himself up, levering his arms down. She levered off the lid to reveal bags and boxes of sweets. Lever the wood off as gently as you can. She thrust back the bright patchwork quilt and levered herself to a sitting position. Raising and lowering depress elevate elevated erect hike hike something up hoick hoist hold hold up jack prise prize pry put something up re-erect ride ride up run yo-yo leververb[T usually + adv/prep] (GET ADVANTAGE)to change a situation in order to suit yourself, often using unfair methods: The company gobbles up rivals or levers them out of the market. They accused the companies of using political pressure to lever out competition. She was allowed to lever him out of the job he enjoyed so much. The team need to lever themselves a little further away from the relegation zone. He has used his background to lever himself up in his military career. Power to control absolute authority ahold all's well that ends wellidiom all-powerful ascendancy authoritarianism cradle discretionary girl power grip he who pays the piper calls the tune.idiom hegemonic implant power structure power struggle power vacuum power-sharing predominance sway the hand that rocks the cradle rules the worldidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Advantage and disadvantage |
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