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pivot

/ˈpɪvət/ American
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  • n. 枢轴, 支点, 关键
  • v. 旋转, 以...为轴转动
Definition
  • n. a central point on which something turns or depends
  • v. to turn or cause to turn on or as if on a pivot
Example
The company had to pivot quickly when sales suddenly dropped.
销售额突然下滑时,公司不得不迅速转变方向。
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