英语词汇“crank”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

crank¹ n. [countable]

Mechanical Engineeringan arm or lever for imparting motion to a rotating shaft.
Informal TermsInformal. a bad-tempered, grouchy person:an old crank.
a person who has strange ideas or who supports bizarre causes:had to deal with all sorts of cranks among the public.

Mechanical Engineering to rotate or move (something) by means of a crank:[~ + object]cranked the window open.
Automotiveto start (an engine) by turning the crankshaft: [~ + object]I tried cranking the engine but it wouldn't start.[no object]The engine cranked until the battery wore down, but it still wouldn't start.
crank out, to produce a large number of (something) in a mechanical way: [~ + out + object]managed to crank out two bestsellers within a few months.[~ + object + out]She could really crank them out in a hurry.
crank up,
- [no object] to get started: The new theater season is cranking up with a gala benefit.
- [~ + up + object] to stimulate or produce: to crank up enthusiasm for a new product.

adj. [usually: before a noun]

of, relating to, or done by an unbalanced person: a crank phone call.

crank¹ n.

Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]any of several types of arms or levers for imparting rotary or oscillatory motion to a rotating shaft, one end of the crank being fixed to the shaft and the other end receiving reciprocating motion from a hand, connecting rod, etc.
Informal Termsan ill-tempered, grouchy person.
an unbalanced person who is overzealous in the advocacy of a private cause.
an eccentric or whimsical notion.
a strikingly clever turn of speech or play on words.
[Archaic.]a bend;
turn.
Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]the nasal decongestant propylhexedrine, used illicitly for its euphoric effects.
Automotivea crankshaft.

v.t.

to bend into or make in the shape of a crank.
to furnish with a crank.
Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]to rotate (a shaft) by means of a crank.
Automotiveto start (an internal-combustion engine) by turning the crankshaft manually or by means of a small motor.
Automotiveto start the engine of (a motor vehicle) by turning the crankshaft manually.

v.i.

Automotiveto turn a crank, as in starting an automobile engine.
[Obs.]to turn and twist;
zigzag.
crank down, to cause to diminish or terminate:the president's efforts to crank down inflation.
crank in or into, to incorporate as an integral part:Overhead is cranked into the retail cost.
crank out, to make or produce in a mass-production, effortless, or mechanical way:She's able to crank out one best-selling novel after another.
crank up, [Informal.]
- to get started or ready:The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances.
- to stimulate, activate, or produce:to crank up enthusiasm for a new product.
- to increase one's efforts, output, etc.:Industry began to crank up after the new tax incentives became law.

adj.

unstable;
shaky;
unsteady.
of, pertaining to, or by an unbalanced or overzealous person:a crank phone call; crank mail.
British Termscranky¹ (def. 5).

Middle English cranke, Old English cranc-, in crancstǣf crank (see staff¹) bef. 1000

crank′less, adj.

crank² adj. [Naut.]

Nautical, Naval TermsAlso, cranky. having a tendency to roll easily, as a boat or ship;
tender (opposed to stiff).

Nautical, Naval Termsa crank vessel.

1690–1700; probably to be identified with crank¹, but sense developement unclear; compare crank-sided

crank³ adj. [Brit. Dial.]

British Termslively;
high-spirited.

Middle English cranke, of obscure origin, originally 1350–1400

crank′ly, adv.
crank′ness, n.

crank /kræŋk/ n

a device for communicating motion or for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa. It consists of an arm projecting from a shaft, often with a second member attached to it parallel to the shaft
Also called: crank handle, starting handle a handle incorporating a crank, used to start an engine or motor
informal an eccentric or odd person, esp someone who stubbornly maintains unusual views
US Canadian a bad-tempered person

(transitive) to rotate (a shaft) by means of a crank
(transitive) to start (an engine, motor, etc) by means of a crank handle
(transitive) to bend, twist, or make into the shape of a crank
(intransitive) obsolete to twist or wind

See also crank upEtymology: Old English cranc; related to Middle Low German krunke wrinkle, Dutch krinkel crinkle

单词	crank
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 crank¹ /kræŋk/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Mechanical Engineeringan arm or lever for imparting motion to a rotating shaft. Informal TermsInformal. a bad-tempered, grouchy person:an old crank. a person who has strange ideas or who supports bizarre causes:had to deal with all sorts of cranks among the public. v. Mechanical Engineering to rotate or move (something) by means of a crank:[~ + object]cranked the window open. Automotiveto start (an engine) by turning the crankshaft: [~ + object]I tried cranking the engine but it wouldn't start.[no object]The engine cranked until the battery wore down, but it still wouldn't start. crank out, to produce a large number of (something) in a mechanical way: [~ + out + object]managed to crank out two bestsellers within a few months.[~ + object + out]She could really crank them out in a hurry. crank up, [no object] to get started: The new theater season is cranking up with a gala benefit. [~ + up + object] to stimulate or produce: to crank up enthusiasm for a new product. adj. [usually: before a noun] of, relating to, or done by an unbalanced person: a crank phone call. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 crank¹ (krangk),USA pronunciation n. Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]any of several types of arms or levers for imparting rotary or oscillatory motion to a rotating shaft, one end of the crank being fixed to the shaft and the other end receiving reciprocating motion from a hand, connecting rod, etc. Informal Termsan ill-tempered, grouchy person. an unbalanced person who is overzealous in the advocacy of a private cause. an eccentric or whimsical notion. a strikingly clever turn of speech or play on words. [Archaic.]a bend; turn. Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]the nasal decongestant propylhexedrine, used illicitly for its euphoric effects. Automotivea crankshaft. v.t. to bend into or make in the shape of a crank. to furnish with a crank. Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]to rotate (a shaft) by means of a crank. Automotiveto start (an internal-combustion engine) by turning the crankshaft manually or by means of a small motor. Automotiveto start the engine of (a motor vehicle) by turning the crankshaft manually. v.i. Automotiveto turn a crank, as in starting an automobile engine. [Obs.]to turn and twist; zigzag. crank down, to cause to diminish or terminate:the president's efforts to crank down inflation. crank in or into, to incorporate as an integral part:Overhead is cranked into the retail cost. crank out, to make or produce in a mass-production, effortless, or mechanical way:She's able to crank out one best-selling novel after another. crank up, [Informal.] to get started or ready:The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances. to stimulate, activate, or produce:to crank up enthusiasm for a new product. to increase one's efforts, output, etc.:Industry began to crank up after the new tax incentives became law. adj. unstable; shaky; unsteady. of, pertaining to, or by an unbalanced or overzealous person:a crank phone call; crank mail. British Termscranky¹ (def. 5). Middle English cranke, Old English cranc-, in crancstǣf crank (see staff¹) bef. 1000 crank′less, adj. crank² (krangk),USA pronunciation adj. [Naut.] Nautical, Naval TermsAlso, cranky. having a tendency to roll easily, as a boat or ship; tender (opposed to stiff). n. Nautical, Naval Termsa crank vessel. 1690–1700; probably to be identified with crank¹, but sense developement unclear; compare crank-sided crank³ (krangk),USA pronunciation adj. [Brit. Dial.] British Termslively; high-spirited. Middle English cranke, of obscure origin, originally 1350–1400 crank′ly, adv. crank′ness, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: crank /kræŋk/ n a device for communicating motion or for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa. It consists of an arm projecting from a shaft, often with a second member attached to it parallel to the shaft Also called: crank handle, starting handle a handle incorporating a crank, used to start an engine or motor informal an eccentric or odd person, esp someone who stubbornly maintains unusual views US Canadian a bad-tempered person vb (transitive) to rotate (a shaft) by means of a crank (transitive) to start (an engine, motor, etc) by means of a crank handle (transitive) to bend, twist, or make into the shape of a crank (intransitive) obsolete to twist or wind See also crank upEtymology: Old English cranc; related to Middle Low German krunke wrinkle, Dutch krinkel crinkle
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