新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

shaft

英  [ʃɑːft]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • shafts

    1[C 可数名词] (电梯等的)垂直通道

    A shaft is a long vertical passage, for example, for a lift.

    双语例句

    例:

    The fire began in a lift shaft and spread to the roof.

    大火起于电梯通道,然后蔓延到屋顶。

    2[C 可数名词]

    In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns around continually in order to transfer movement in the machine.

    双语例句

    例:

    a drive shaft.

    一根传动轴。

    3[C 可数名词] 杆 , 柄

    A shaft is a long, thin piece of wood or metal that forms part of a spear, axe, golf club, or other object.

    双语例句

    例:

    golf clubs with steel shafts.

    带钢柄的高尔夫球棒。

    4[C 可数名词] 一道(光)

    A shaft of light is a beam of light, for example, sunlight shining through an opening.

    双语例句

    例:

    A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway.

    一道耀眼的阳光从门口照射进来。

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