fulcrum
fulcrum
[ˈfʊlkrəm, ˈfʌl-]
(pl. fulcra -rə 或 fulcrums)
[ˈfʊlkrəm, ˈfʌl-]
(pl. fulcra -rə 或 fulcrums)
- the point against which a lever is placed to get a purchase, or on which it turns or is supported
（杠杆的）支点；支轴
■a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation
支柱，支持物
research is the fulcrum of the academic community.
研究工作是学术界的支柱。
- late 17th cent. (originally in the general sense 'a prop or support'): from Latin, literally post of a couch', from fulcire 'to prop up'
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