n the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
n strategic advantage; power to act effectively
n investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
v supplement with leverage
v provide with leverage
v. 促使…改变( leverage的第三人称单数 ); [美国英语]杠杆式投机, （使）举债经营, （使）利用贷款进行投机