1 a handle that you pull or push in order to make a machine, etc work （机器的）控制杆: Pull the lever towards you. 往里拉动控制杆。the gear lever in a car 汽车的变速杆

2 a bar or tool that is used to lift or open sth when you put pressure or force on one end 杠杆: You need to get the tyre off with a lever. 你得用杠杆把轮胎撬下来。 lever verbThe police had to lever the door open. 警察不得不把门撬开。