| 单词 | trunk |
| 释义 | trunk n. 1. the main stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots. 2. a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head. 3. the main part of any structure. 4. a large box with a hinged lid for transporting luggage, clothes, etc. 5. US the luggage compartment of a motor car. 6. an elephant's elongated prehensile nose. 7. (in pl.) men's close-fitting shorts worn for swimming, boxing, etc. 8. the main body of an artery, nerve, etc. 9. an enclosed shaft or conduit for cables, ventilation, etc. Phrases and idioms trunk call esp. Brit. a telephone call on a trunk line with charges made according to distance. trunk line a main line of a railway, telephone system, etc. trunk road esp. Brit. an important main road. Derivatives trunkful n. (pl. -fuls). trunkless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF tronc f. L truncus |
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