Crank
01
曲柄, 曲轴
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
例子
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
机器中的曲柄机构允许对旋转速度进行精确控制。
02
怪人, 怪癖者
an unconventional person
例子
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
这位发明家是一个怪人，喜欢奇特的实验。
03
甲基苯丙胺, 快克
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
Slang
例子
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
有些人吸食克蘭克以保持清醒和警觉。
04
脾气暴躁的人, 爱发牢骚的人
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
例子
The crank complained about every minor inconvenience.
脾气暴躁的人抱怨每一个小麻烦。
to crank
01
转动, 摇动
to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
例子
She cranked the old car engine to start it.
她摇动了旧汽车发动机来启动它。
02
弯曲, 扭曲
to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank
例子
Blacksmiths cranked the iron bars for the mechanism.
铁匠们为机械装置弯曲了铁条。
03
用曲柄拧紧, 用曲柄固定
to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism
例子
They cranked the winch to tighten the cable.
他们摇动手柄来收紧绞盘的电缆。
04
摇动启动, 用手摇启动
to start an engine or device by turning a crank
例子
The old generator had to be cranked manually.
旧发电机必须手动摇动启动。
05
蜿蜒, 曲折前行
to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path
例子
The road cranked through the hills.
道路蜿蜒穿过山丘。
crank
01
不稳定的, 容易倾斜的
(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
例子
Crank boats are more likely to capsize if not balanced properly.
crank船如果不平衡得当，更容易倾覆。
