| 单词 | leverage |
| 释义 | leverage leverage /; AmE / noun, verb
■ noun [U]
DEBT LEVERAGE
1 the ability to influence sth: Large stores use their size as leverage to lower suppliers' prices. Low unemployment has given unions additional leverage in wage negotiations.
2 (Finance ) (especially AmE) the relationship between the amount of money that a company owes (debt) and the value of its shares (equity) SYN GEARING
3 (Finance ) (especially AmE) using borrowed money to buy an investment or to add to the amount invested, in order to try to increase possible profits from the investment: The buyout provided a high return on investment and excellent leverage.
■ verb [+ obj]
1 to get as much advantage or profit as possible from sth that you have: A consultant can advise you on leveraging the skills of your workforce.
2 (Finance ) to use borrowed money to buy an investment or to add to the amount invested, in order to try to increase possible profits from the investment: a leveraged takeover bid
3 to attract money or other advantages: The design award we won leveraged large loans from several sources.
leveraging noun [U]
PHRASAL VERBS
leverage up; leverage sth up
1 (Finance ) if a company or an investor leverages up, they borrow more money in order to try to increase profits: For years companies have leveraged up to boost shareholder returns.
2 to increase or improve sth: Our software will leverage up your efficiency. |
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