pivot

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

Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large group of watercolours. 搆成這個展覽核心的是一大批水彩畫。

2. V-I If something or someone pivots, they balance or turn on a central point. 繞支點運動

The wheels pivot for easy manoeuvring. 這些輪子繞軸轉動，以方便操控。

He pivoted on his heels and walked on down the hall. 他以腳跟著地轉身，沿著走廊走去。

3. N-COUNT A pivot is the pin or the central point on which something balances or turns. 樞軸; 支點

The pedal had sheared off at the pivot. 這個踏板已經在軸処斷裂。