pivot /ˈpɪvət/ TEM8 ( pivoting, pivoted, pivots )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The pivot in a situation is the most important thing that everything else is based on or arranged around. 中心点

  例：

  Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large group of watercolours.

  构成这个展览核心的是一大批水彩画。

• 2. 

  V-I If something or someone pivots, they balance or turn on a central point. 绕支点运动

  例：

  The wheels pivot for easy manoeuvring.

  这些轮子绕轴转动，以方便操控。

  例：

  He pivoted on his heels and walked on down the hall.

  他以脚跟着地转身，沿着走廊走去。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A pivot is the pin or the central point on which something balances or turns. 枢轴; 支点

  例：

  The pedal had sheared off at the pivot.

  这个踏板已经在轴处断裂。