Rack
01
a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects
例子
He placed the books on the rack in the study.
The bicycle was secured in the rack outside.
02
a section of meat, usually from the front ribs of a pig or lamb
例子
The chef prepared a rack of lamb for dinner.
He roasted a rack of pork with herbs.
03
a support or stand for presenting or exhibiting items for sale or display
例子
Magazines were stacked on the newsstand rack.
The store arranged greeting cards on a revolving rack.
04
a rapid, ambling gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
例子
The horse moved with a smooth rack across the field.
Riders favored horses trained in the rack for endurance.
05
an instrument designed to stretch, disjoint, or mutilate victims for torture
例子
The torturer prepared the rack for the prisoner.
Victims were often immobilized on the rack.
06
the collapse or severe deterioration of something
例子
The storm left the town in a rack of debris.
Years of neglect brought the building to a rack.
07
一沓, 一捆
a thousand dollars, often used to describe stacks of money
Slang例子
He spent a rack on those new sneakers.
他花了一沓买那些新运动鞋。
She saved up ten racks to put toward a new car.
她存了十捆钱来买新车。
to rack
01
以溜蹄步态移动, 以有节奏的步伐移动
(of a horse) to move with a particular type of smooth, ambling gait characterized by a rhythmic motion
Intransitive
例子
The horse racked gracefully across the field, its movements smooth and steady.
马优雅地缓步穿过田野，它的动作流畅而稳定。
She admired the way the stallion racked as it trotted beside the stable.
她欣赏种马在稳定旁小跑时，以一种特别的、流畅且有节奏的步伐移动的方式。
02
扭, 折磨
to stretch, twist, or strain something violently
Transitive: to rack sth
例子
The intense workout racked his muscles, leaving him sore for days.
高强度的锻炼拉伸了他的肌肉，让他酸痛了好几天。
The storm racked the trees, bending their trunks in the fierce winds.
风暴扭曲了树木，在狂风中弯曲了它们的树干。
03
拉伸, 用拉肢刑具折磨
to torture using a device designed to stretch or elongate the body, causing extreme pain
Transitive: to rack sb
例子
The captured spy was brutally racked to extract information from him.
被捕的间谍被残酷地拉伸以从他身上提取信息。
Historical accounts describe how prisoners were racked during interrogations in medieval dungeons.
历史记载描述了在中世纪地牢的审讯中囚犯是如何被拉伸的。
04
捆绑, 固定
to gather and secure ropes, such as in a tackle system, by tying or binding them together
Transitive: to rack ropes
例子
The sailor racked the ropes to ensure the lines were neatly secured for the next maneuver.
水手整理了绳索，以确保线条为下一次操作整齐地固定。
He racked the lines of the tackle to keep everything organized and ready for use.
他整理了滑车的绳索，以保持一切井井有条并随时可用。
05
展开, 在架子上晾干
to treat or process material, such as cloth or other items, by placing it on a rack for handling, drying, or further treatment
Transitive: to rack material
例子
The tailor racked the fabric to allow it to dry before cutting the patterns.
裁缝将布料挂在架子上，以便在裁剪图案前让它干燥。
After washing, the clothes were racked to air dry and avoid wrinkles.
洗涤后，衣服被挂起来风干以避免皱纹。
06
折磨, 使痛苦
to subject someone to severe physical or emotional pain or suffering
Transitive: to rack sb | to rack sb with a feeling
例子
The constant worry over her missing child racked her with anxiety.
对她失踪孩子的持续担忧使她备受焦虑折磨。
The injury to his back racked him with excruciating pain for days.
他背部的伤让他备受剧痛折磨了好几天。
07
过滤, 倒桶
to draw or siphon off liquid, such as wine or beer, from the sediment or bottom of a barrel
Transitive: to rack a drink
例子
The winemaker carefully racked the wine to remove the sediment before bottling it.
酿酒师小心地将葡萄酒倒出以去除沉淀物，然后才装瓶。
After fermenting, they racked the beer to ensure a clearer finish.
发酵后，他们将啤酒倒桶以确保更清澈的成品。
08
快速飞过, 不规则移动
to fly or move quickly and erratically in high wind
Intransitive
例子
The clouds racked across the sky, racing ahead of the approaching storm.
云层在天空中疾驰，抢在即将到来的风暴前面。
The flags racked in the strong gusts, snapping violently in the wind.
旗帜在狂风中飘扬，在风中猛烈地拍打着。
09
折磨, 拷打
to cause someone great suffering through harassment or oppressive actions, such as extortion or undue pressure
Transitive: to rack sb/sth
例子
The poor family was racked by debt, struggling under the weight of oppressive loans.
这个贫穷的家庭被债务折磨，在压迫性贷款的重压下挣扎。
The manager racked the workers with endless overtime, pushing them beyond their limits.
经理用无尽的加班折磨工人，将他们推向了极限。
10
挂, 存放
to put or hang something on a rack, often for storage or display
Transitive: to rack sth
例子
She racked the coats in the hallway closet after the guests arrived.
客人到达后，她把外套挂在了走廊的壁橱里。
The chef racked the clean dishes to dry them before putting them away.
厨师将干净的盘子放在架子上晾干后再收起来。
