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Pivot Central Point ˈpɪvət Verb Important Balances Sth

The word "pivot" refers to a central point, pin, or column on which something rotates or balances. It can also mean the most important person or thing in a situation, system, or activity. As a verb, "pivot" means to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do so.

The word "pivot" refers to a central point, pin, or column on which something rotates or balances. It can also mean the most important person or thing in a situation, system, or activity. As a verb, "pivot" means to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do so.

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[N-COUNT 可数名词]中枢;枢纽;要点;中心点 The pivot in a situation is the most important thing which everything else is based on or arranged around.
  [usu the N in sing]
  • Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large group of watercolours.

    整个展览的重点是一大组水彩画。

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[VERB 动词]在枢轴上转动 If something pivots, it balances or turns on a central point.
  [V prep/adv]
  [V n prep]
  • The boat pivoted on its central axis and pointed straight at the harbour entrance...

    小船原地掉过头来,直指海港入口。

  • She pivots gracefully on the stage...

    她在舞台上优雅地旋转。

  • He pivoted his whole body through ninety degrees.

    他整个身体转过90度。

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[N-COUNT 可数名词]枢轴;支点 A pivot is the pin or the central point on which something balances or turns.
  [usu sing]
  • The pedal had sheared off at the pivot.

    踏板在枢轴处断裂了。

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Oxford pivot / ˈpɪvət ; NAmE ˈpɪvət /
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noun 1 the central point, pin or column on which sth turns or balances 支点;枢轴;中心点 2 the central or most important person or thing 最重要的人(或事物);中心;核心 ◆ West Africa was the pivot of the cocoa trade. 西非曾是可可豆贸易的中心。 ◆ The pivot on which the old system turned had disappeared. 维系旧制度的支柱已经消失了。 verb [intransitive ,  transitive ] pivot(sth) (+ adv./prep.) to turn or balance on a central point (= a pivot); to make sth do this (使)在枢轴上旋转(或转动) ◆ Windows that pivot from a central point are easy to clean. 沿中轴转动的窗子容易擦洗。 ◆ She pivoted around and walked out. 她一转身走了出去。 PHRASAL VERB ˈpivot on/around sth (of an argument, a theory, etc. 论点、理论等 ) to depend completely on sth 围绕(主旨);以…为核心 SYN
hinge on
pivot / ˈpɪvət ; NAmE ˈpɪvət /
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pivotpiv‧ot1 /ˈpɪvət/ noun [countable]
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1a central point or pin on which something balances or turns2[usually singular] (also pivot point) the most important thing in a situation, system etc, which other things depend on or are based onthe pivot on/around which something turns/revolves Iago’s lie is the pivot on which the play turns.pivot of West Africa was the pivot of the chocolate trade.
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1[intransitive, transitive] to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do thispivot on The table-top pivots on two metal pins.2[intransitive] to turn quickly on your feet so that you face in the opposite direction:  Magee pivoted and threw the ball to first base.pivot on/around something phrasal verb to depend on or be based on one important thing, event, or idea:  His argument will pivot on the growing cost of legal fees.
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pivot

[ˈpɪvət]pivoted, pivoting, pivots

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枢(52%),旋转(17%),中心(15%),在枢轴上转动(6%),关键的(4%),装枢轴于(4%),以 ... 为中心(1%),在枢轴上转动的(1%)
n.枢轴;中心点;旋转运动
adj.枢轴的;关键的
vt.以…为中心旋转;把…置于枢轴上
vi.在枢轴上转动;随…转移
n.(Pivot)人名;(德)皮福特;(法)皮沃

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