fulcrum; focal point; pivot; crux
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2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
fulcrum; pivot point
Physics term referring to the fixed support point on a lever around which the lever rotates.
Gàng杠
gǎn杆
de的
zhī支
diǎn点
shì是
gù固
dìng定
bù不
dòng动
de的
。
The fulcrum of a lever is fixed and immovable.
Zhī支
diǎn点
de的
wèi位
zhì置
jué决
dìng定
le了
gàng杠
gǎn杆
de的
shěng省
lì力
chéng程
dù度
。
The position of the fulcrum determines the mechanical advantage of the lever.
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Dāng当
lì力
bì臂
dà大
yú于
zǔ阻
lì力
bì臂
shí时
，
zhī支
diǎn点
kào靠
jìn近
zǔ阻
lì力
diǎn点
。
When the force arm is longer than the resistance arm, the fulcrum is closer to the resistance point.
noun
focal point; center; crux; cornerstone
Figurative extension referring to the central or critical point upon which something depends or revolves.
Zhè这
gè个
chéng城
shì市
shì是
lián连
jiē接
nán南
běi北
de的
jiāo交
tōng通
zhī支
diǎn点
。
This city is the transportation hub connecting the north and south.
Zhuā抓
zhù住
wèn问
tí题
de的
zhī支
diǎn点
，
cái才
néng能
yǒu有
xiào效
jiě解
jué决
kùn困
nan难
。
Only by grasping the crux of the problem can we effectively solve the difficulties.
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Zhàn战
lüè略
zhī支
diǎn点
duì对
yú于
zhěng整
gè个
zhàn战
yì役
de的
shèng胜
fù负
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
The strategic pivot is crucial to the outcome of the entire campaign.