leverage
Significado: The use of borrowed money to increase potential returns on investment; more broadly, the power or ability to influence people or situations.
In finance, leverage (or gearing in British English) refers to using debt to amplify returns, which also amplifies risk. As a verb, 'to leverage' means to use something to maximum advantage — though this usage is sometimes criticised as business jargon. In everyday language, leverage means influence or power in a negotiation.
Ejemplos
- The company used financial leverage to fund its expansion into new markets. 该公司利用财务杠杆为进入新市场的扩张提供资金。La empresa recurrió al apalancamiento financiero para financiar su expansión a nuevos mercados.同社は新市場への進出資金を調達するために財務レバレッジを活用した。해당 기업은 새로운 시장으로의 확장 자금을 조달하기 위해 재무 레버리지를 활용했다.
- We need to leverage our existing relationships with suppliers to negotiate better terms. 我们需要利用与供应商的现有关系来谈判更有利的条件。Necesitamos aprovechar nuestras relaciones existentes con los proveedores para negociar mejores condiciones.より有利な条件を交渉するため、サプライヤーとの既存関係を活用する必要がある。더 유리한 조건을 협상하기 위해 공급업체와의 기존 관계를 활용할 필요가 있다.
- The union has considerable leverage in negotiations due to the threat of strike action. 由于有罢工威胁,工会在谈判中拥有相当大的筹码。El sindicato dispone de una influencia considerable en las negociaciones gracias a la amenaza de huelga.ストライキの脅威があるため、労働組合は交渉において大きな影響力を持っている。파업 위협이 있기 때문에 노동조합은 협상에서 상당한 영향력을 갖고 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French levier (a lever), from lever (to raise), from Latin levare (to lighten, raise). The financial sense developed in the 20th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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