(about a company or an organization) using borrowed money in order to operate, in addition to money from shareholders （公司或组织）负债经营的◆The firm is about 88% geared. 这家公司的负债额约占 88%。◆The company is highly geared, with borrowings of €1.5 million compared with physical assets of €3 million. 这家公司背负着大量债务，与 300 万欧元的实物资产相比，借款额就有 150 万欧元。
(about an investment) using borrowed money （投资）使用借款的◆a geared investment 负债投资