1724, "action of a lever," from lever (n.) + -age. Meaning "power or force of a lever" is from 1827; figurative sense from 1858. The financial sense is attested by 1933, American English; as a verb by 1956. Related: Leveraged; leverages; leveraging.
实用例句
1. The spade and fork have longer shafts, providing better leverage.
锹和耙的手柄较长，可发挥较好的杠杆作用。来自柯林斯例句
2. We'll have to use leverage to move this huge rock.
我们不得不借助杠杆之力来移动这块巨石.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He has some leverage over the politician.
他对这位政界人士有些影响.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. His function as a Mayor affords him the leverage to get things done through attending committee meetings.
他的市长身份使他有能力通过出席委员会会议来达成一些事情。来自柯林斯例句
5. It's the secretary's man; I have a lot of leverage.
