leveraging

• 名词，指利用借入资金（债务）来放大投资收益的做法，同时也会增加损失风险；也泛指利用某种资源、优势或工具以取得更大效果。

A noun referring to the practice of using borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment, which also increases the risk of loss.

1. Financial LeverageC1formalbusiness

   The practice of using borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment, while also increasing the risk of loss.

   财务杠杆

   • The company increased its leveraging to fund the new acquisition.
   • High leveraging can lead to significant gains but also substantial losses.
   • Investors should be cautious when using leveraging in volatile markets.

   同义词borrowinggearingleverage

• 动词，指充分利用某事物以获取最大利益，常用于战略或金融语境中。

A verb used to indicate the act of using something to maximum advantage, often in a strategic or financial context.

1. Use to maximum advantageB2formal

   To use something (such as resources, skills, or opportunities) to achieve a greater effect or result.

   充分利用

   • She leveraged her contacts to secure the deal.
   • They leveraged their knowledge of the market to gain a competitive edge.
   • The startup leveraged its innovative technology to attract investors.

   同义词employexploitharnessmaximizeutilize

   反义词misuseneglectsquanderwaste

2. Provide with leverage or mechanical advantageB1formal

   To use or provide a lever or mechanical force to move or lift something.

   使用杠杆

   • He leveraged the heavy stone using a crowbar.
   • The engineers leveraged the structure to lift it into place.
   • To raise the beam, they leveraged it with a metal bar.

   同义词crowbarleverprizepry