Pivot

(n.)

1. the central point, pin or column on which sth turns or balances

支点；枢轴；中心点

2. the central or most important person or thing

最重要的人（或事物）；中心；核心

e.g. West Africa was the pivot of the cocoa trade.

西非是可可豆贸易的中心。

e.g. The pivot on which the old system turned had disappeared.

维系旧制度的支柱已经消失了。

e.g. China stands ready to work with South Africa and continue to regard China-South Africa relationship as a strategic pivot and priority in our two countries' foreign policies, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between our two countries to a new level.

中国愿与南方一道，继续将中南关系作为各自对外政策的战略支点和优先方向，加强政治互信，深化务实合作，不断提升两国全面战略伙伴关系水平。

(v.)

1. to turn or balance on a central point (=a pivot); to make sth do this

（使）在枢轴上旋转（或转动）

e.g. Windows that pivot from a central point are easy to clean.

沿中轴转动的窗子容易擦洗。

e.g. She pivoted around and walked out.

她一转身走了出去。

(phr. v.)

pivot on/around sth: (of an argument, a theory, etc.) to depend completely on sth

围绕（主旨）；以...为核心

(syn.) hinge on

引申：pivotal

(a.) of great importance because other things depend on it

关键性的；核心的

e.g. a pivotal role in European affairs

在欧洲事务中的关键作用

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