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leverage

/lɛvɚɪdʒ/

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1 · noun

the power to influence a situation

影响力；筹码

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The small company gained leverage by owning a key patent.
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这家小公司凭借一项关键专利获得了谈判筹码。
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Pronunciation: /lɛvɚɪdʒ/

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