| 单词 | shuttle |
| 释义 | shuttle n. & v. --n 1. a a bobbin with two pointed ends used for carrying the weft-thread across between the warp-threads in weaving. b a bobbin carrying the lower thread in a sewing-machine. 2. a train, bus, etc., going to and fro over a short route continuously. 3. = SHUTTLECOCK. 4. = space shuttle. --v 1. intr. & tr. move or cause to move to and fro like a shuttle. 2. intr. travel in a shuttle. Phrases and idioms shuttle armature Electr. an armature with a single coil wound on an elongated iron bobbin. shuttle diplomacy negotiations conducted by a mediator who travels successively to several countries. shuttle service a train or bus etc. service operating to and fro over a short route. Etymology: OE scytel dart f. Gmc: cf. SHOOT |
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