pivot
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpɪv.ət/ us/ˈpɪv.ət/
枢轴；支点
a fixed point supporting something that turns or balances
关键人物；枢纽
the central or most important person or thing in a situation
The former guerrilla leader has become the pivot on which the country's emerging political stability turns/revolves (= it depends on him). 前游击队领导人成了决定该国政治稳定与否的关键人物。
pivot
verb uk/ˈpɪv.ət/ us/ˈpɪv.ət/ -tt-
(TURN)
[ I or T ]转动;扭曲
to turn or twist
She pivots her left foot. 她扭了左脚。
He pivoted on his heels and headed out. 他脚跟一转，向外走去。
Future deals will pivot on (= depend on) easing commercial conflicts. 未来的协议将取决于疏缓商业冲突。
Synonym: swivel