| 单词 | pivotally |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈpivotally ˈpivotally adv. in a pivotal manner; as on a pivot. ΘΚΠ the world > space > direction > [adverb] > (turned) round or about > as on a pivot pivotally1868 1868 N.-Y. Tribune 26 June 6/2 The excited Passion becoming the center or pivot of the passional system,..displacing consciousness,..or pivotally, confirmed Misanthropy and Atheism. 1869 Sentinel of Freedom (Newark, New Jersey) 21 Dec. 2/8 Tripping buckets are fixed pivotally to a longitud[in]al girder erected over the tracks. 1885 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 31 Mar. 1289/1 The combination, with the frame A, of an upright frame pivotally secured thereto, a hollow shaft, I, secured to the latter, [etc.]. 1887 Sci. Amer. 12 Feb. 98 The stanchion is pivotally held between the floor..and any stationary upper beam by two bolts. 1909 Westm. Gaz. 11 Nov. 5/2 The pistons..are connected to the axles by pivotally mounted piston-rods. 1991 Offshore Engineer Sept. 219/1 A mechanism..comprises a housing, with several stabiliser linkages mounted on it with one end of each being pivotally secured to the housing. < as lemmas |
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