pivot

• 指机械装置中支撑旋转或摆动的中心点、销轴或轴心；也比喻在局势或过程中起中心或关键作用的人或事物。

A noun referring to a central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates, or figuratively, a person or thing that plays a central or crucial role in a situation or process.

1. Central person in a formationB2formal

   The individual in a military rank or group around whom the others turn or adjust their position.

   基准兵

   • The sergeant acted as the pivot during the drill.
   • The pivot in the formation kept the line straight.
   • Soldiers must watch the pivot to maintain alignment.

2. Rotating shaftB2formal

   A short rod or pin that supports a rotating part, allowing it to turn.

   枢轴

   • The door swings on a metal pivot.
   • The machine's pivot needs lubrication.
   • He replaced the broken pivot in the mechanism.

   同义词axisaxlepinshaftspindleswivel

3. Turning actionB2formal

   The act of rotating or spinning around a central point.

   旋转

   • The dancer performed a smooth pivot on one foot.
   • The car made a sharp pivot to avoid the obstacle.
   • A pivot in the strategy changed the company's direction.

   同义词gyrationrevolutionrotationspinswivelturntwirlwhirl

• 动词，表示围绕中心点转动或旋转，也指方向或策略的根本性转变。

A verb used to indicate the act of turning or rotating on a central point, or to change direction or strategy fundamentally.

1. Turn on a pivotB2formal

   To rotate or turn around a central point or axis.

   绕轴转动

   • The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
   • The crane pivoted to lift the heavy load.
   • He pivoted his body to face the door.

   同义词revolverotatespinswivelturntwirlwheelwhirl

   反义词haltremainstaystill

2. Change direction or strategyB2informal

   To change the direction, focus, or strategy of something, often in a business or personal context.

   转变方向

   • The company decided to pivot from hardware to software.
   • She pivoted her career from finance to education.
   • The team pivoted their approach after receiving feedback.

   同义词adaptadjustalterchange courserefocusrepositionrestructureshiftswerveturnveer

   反义词continuemaintainpersiststay