"pull a lever" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拉动杠杆

Definition

用手移动杠杆，通常用来操作机器或启动某个动作。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于技术或机械方面，比如操作机器、老虎机或控制台。'Pull a lever' 特指拉动杠杆，不要与 'push a button'（按按钮）混淆。有时可比喻做出重要决定。

Examples

He had to pull a lever to start the machine.

他必须**拉动杠杆**才能启动机器。

You need to pull a lever if you want the door to open.

你需要**拉动杠杆**，门才会打开。

To play the game, just pull a lever on the side.

玩这个游戏，只需在一旁**拉动杠杆**。

All I had to do was pull a lever and the lights came on.

我只需要**拉动杠杆**，灯就亮了。

He loves old slot machines—you have to pull a lever to try your luck.

他喜欢老式老虎机——你得**拉动杠杆**来试试运气。

Sometimes making a big change is as simple as deciding to pull a lever.

有时候，做出重大改变就像决定**拉动杠杆**一样简单。