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单词 pivot
释义

pivot

UK /ˈpɪvət/

Word Forms

singularpivot
pluralpivots

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    sciencea fixed point or pin that something turns or balances on
    Synonyms and related words

    Frames and supports for structures
  2. 2
    the most important thing that something is based on or depends on

    Tax reform has become the central pivot of their domestic policy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Important thing or detail
  3. 3
    a time in the electoral cycle when candidates move towards the centre ground in order to appeal to the general electorate rather than just their base
    It is safe to assume that the general-election ‘pivot’ so many expected from Donald Trump will never happen.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 14/07/2016

pivot

US /ˈpɪvət/

Word Forms

singularpivot
pluralpivots

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    sciencea fixed point or pin that something turns or balances on
    Synonyms and related words

    Frames and supports for structures
  2. 2
    the most important thing that something is based on or depends on

    Tax reform has become the central pivot of their domestic policy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Important thing or detail
  3. 3
    a time in the electoral cycle when candidates move towards the centre ground in order to appeal to the general electorate rather than just their base
    It is safe to assume that the general-election ‘pivot’ so many expected from Donald Trump will never happen.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 14/07/2016

pivot

UK /ˈpɪvət/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theypivot
he/she/itpivots
present participlepivoting
past tensepivoted
past participlepivoted

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do this
    Synonyms and related words

    To be in a particular position or place
  2. 2
    intransitive to turn around quickly on your feet
    Synonyms and related words

    To change position
  3. 3
    to drastically change the way in which something is presented
    They have already pivoted the story to make him appear in a better light.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 23/07/2019

phrasal verbs

pivot on

pivot

US /ˈpɪvət/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theypivot
he/she/itpivots
present participlepivoting
past tensepivoted
past participlepivoted

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do this
    Synonyms and related words

    To be in a particular position or place
  2. 2
    intransitive to turn around quickly on your feet
    Synonyms and related words

    To change position
  3. 3
    to drastically change the way in which something is presented
    They have already pivoted the story to make him appear in a better light.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 23/07/2019

phrasal verbs

pivot on
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