支点 (zhī diǎn) — fulcrum; point of support
Definition
Literally 'support point' — the pivot or fulcrum on which a lever (杠杆) balances or turns. Also used metaphorically for a small leverage point that moves a larger system.
noun
fulcrumpoint of support
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 支点？Zhè ge gàng gǎn de zhī diǎn zài nǎ lǐ?Where is the fulcrum of this lever?
- 支点。Zhǎo dào zhī diǎn cái néng qiào dòng zhěng gè xì tǒng.You need to find the fulcrum to move the whole system.
- ，支点。Zài píng héng shí yàn zhōng, zhī diǎn de wèi zhì hěn guān jiàn.In the balance experiment, the position of the fulcrum is crucial.
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