n.[C]

1. 杠杆；控制杆
2. 手段
   They used the threat of strike action as a lever to get the employers to agree to their demands.

   他们威胁要罢工，试图以此迫使雇主答应他们的要求。

vt.

1. （用杠杆）撬起，移动[O]
   They levered it into position.

   他们用杠杆把它推至定位。

2. 用控制杆操纵

n.

v.

1. lift or move with a lever.
2. move with a concerted effort:
   she levered herself up.