pivot

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

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

The wheels pivot for easy manoeuvring. 这些轮子绕轴转动，以方便操控。

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

The pedal had sheared off at the pivot. 这个踏板已经在轴处断裂。