Leverage

Pronunciation:ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

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noun

The exertion of force by means of a lever or an advantage that allows for greater effectiveness or influence.

利用杠杆产生的力量，或使效能和影响力增强的优势。

When life gives you lemons, use your leverage to trade them for some sweet lemonade!
In the latest news, a politician used leverage to convince her colleagues to support a new ice cream truck policy—because who can say no to free ice cream?
If you can leverage your expertise, you might just land a job where the biggest challenge is deciding between the beach or the mountains for vacation!

In business, leverage often refers to using borrowed funds to increase the potential return of an investment.

verb

To use something to maximum advantage; to gain an advantage or influence.

充分利用某物以获得最大利益；获得优势或影响。

He decided to leverage his extensive knowledge about cats to start a very successful cat meme business—because why not?
During the pandemic, many people learned to leverage their cooking skills, turning their sourdough loaves into social media stardom!
If she can leverage her charm as well as her baking skills, she might just become the next big reality TV star!

In the context of personal development, leveraging skills often refers to using one's talents or experiences to affect positive change or progress.