| 单词 | pivot |
| 释义 | pivot (pɪvət ) Word forms: pivots , pivoting , pivoted 1. countable noun The pivot in a situation is the most important thing which everything else is based on or arranged around. Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large group of watercolours. [+ of] Synonyms: hub, centre, heart, hinge 2. verb If something pivots, it balances or turns on a central point. The boat pivoted on its central axis and pointed straight at the harbour entrance. [VERB preposition/adverb] She pivots gracefully on the stage. [VERB preposition/adverb] He pivoted his whole body through ninety degrees. [VERB noun preposition] Synonyms: turn, spin, revolve, rotate 3. verb If someone or something pivots, they change direction. He pivoted to score with a powerful right-footed shot. [VERB] 4. countable noun [usually singular] A pivot is the pin or the central point on which something balances or turns. The pedal had sheared off at the pivot. Synonyms: axis, swivel, axle, spindle Phrasal verbs: pivot on phrasal verb If one thing pivots on another, it depends on it. Peace brought no solution to the economic problems that pivoted on overseas trade. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Translations: Chinese: 中心点 Japanese: 中心 |
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