1724, "action of a lever," from lever (n.) + -age. Meaning "power or force of a lever" is from 1827; figurative sense from 1858. The financial sense is attested by 1933, American English; as a verb by 1956. Related: Leveraged; leverages; leveraging.
雙語例句
1. The spade and fork have longer shafts, providing better leverage.
鍬和耙的手柄較長，可發(fā)揮較好的杠桿作用。
來自柯林斯例句
2. We'll have to use leverage to move this huge rock.
我們不得不借助杠桿之力來移動這塊巨石.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. He has some leverage over the politician.
他對這位政界人士有些影響.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. His function as a Mayor affords him the leverage to get things done through attending committee meetings.
他的市長身份使他有能力通過出席委員會會議來達(dá)成一些事情。
來自柯林斯例句
5. It's the secretary's man; I have a lot of leverage.