lever
/ˈli:və(r); ?@ ˈlevər; `lɛvɚ/ n
1 bar or other device turning on a fixed point (the fulcrum) which lifts or opens sth with one end when pressure is applied to the other end 杠杆; 杠杆装置.
2 handle used to operate or control machinery （机器的）控制杆, 操作杆
Move this lever to change gear. 换挡时扳动这根操作杆. =>illus 见插图.
3 (fig 比喻) means of exerting moral pressure （施加道德压力的）手段, 方法
This latest incident may be the lever needed to change government policy. 最近的事件或可作为迫使政府改变其政策所需的手段. lever, v [Tn, Tn.pr, Cn.a]
move (sth) with a lever （用杠杆）撬动（某物）
They levered the rock into the hole. 他们用杠子把大石撬进洞里.
lever a crate open 把板条箱撬开.