| 单词 | shaft |
| 释义 | shaft n. & v. --n 1. a an arrow or spear. b the long slender stem of these. 2. a remark intended to hurt or provoke (a shaft of malice; shafts of wit). 3. (foll. by of) a a ray (of light). b a bolt (of lightning). 4. the stem or handle of a tool, implement, etc. 5. a column, esp. between the base and capital. 6. a long narrow space, usu. vertical, for access to a mine, a lift in a building, for ventilation, etc. 7. a long and narrow part supporting or connecting or driving a part or parts of greater thickness etc. 8. each of the pair of poles between which a horse is harnessed to a vehicle. 9. the central stem of a feather. 10. Mech. a large axle or revolving bar transferring force by belts or cogs. 11. US colloq. harsh or unfair treatment. --vtr. US colloq. treat unfairly. Etymology: OE sc{aelig}ft, sceaft f. Gmc |
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