动词依…而定
1. 依据：pityingly 可怜地 | pivot on 依据 | pivot 枢轴
2. 以...為軸：弧形步上跳 leap in curved step | 以...為軸 pivot on | 以腳跟為軸 pivot on heel
3. 支承在枢轴上：pivot loupe ==> 尖头放大镜 | pivot on ==> 支承在枢轴上 | pivot operation ==> 主元运算
4. 依 而定：malfeasance 渎职 | pivot on 依 而定 | devastating 毁灭性的
1. 取决于；由…而定
If one thing pivots on another, it depends on it.
e.g. Peace brought no solution to the economic problems that pivoted on overseas trade.
和平没有为依赖海外贸易的经济问题带来解决办法。
1. Analysts believe Singh's visit can be a pivot on which the dragon and the elephant will dance more closely on the global arena.
2. Chinese pivot Yao Ming said China suffered from the lack of experiences in the Olympics, but there is no second chance when the game is on the line.