1 leverage /ˈlɛvərɪʤ/ /ˈliːvərɪʤ/ noun /ˈlɛvərɪʤ/ /ˈliːvərɪʤ/
noun
Learner's definition of LEVERAGE
[noncount]
1
: influence or power used to achieve a desired result（用于达到预期结果的）影响力，力量，手段 -
The union's size gave it leverage in the labor contract negotiations.工会巨大的规模使其在劳工合同谈判中很有影响力。
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The player's popularity has given him a great deal of leverage with the owners of the team.这位球员的名气让球队老板们不敢等闲视之。
2
: the increase in force gained by using a lever杠杆作用；杠杆力量 2 leverage /ˈlɛvərɪʤ/ /ˈliːvərɪʤ/ verb
leverages; leveraged; leveraging
2 leverage
/ˈlɛvərɪʤ/ /ˈliːvərɪʤ/
verb
leverages; leveraged; leveraging
Learner's definition of LEVERAGE
[+ object] chiefly US
: to use (something valuable) to achieve a desired result用（某种有价值的东西）获得预期的结果