新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

crane

英 [kreɪn]

[NOUN, VERB]

词汇频率：

NOUN. 名词

cranes
1. [C 可数名词] 起重机
A crane is a large machine that moves heavy things by lifting them in the air.
双语例句
例：
The little prefabricated hut was lifted away by a huge crane.
那间小小的预制棚屋被一台巨大的起重机吊走了。
2. [C 可数名词] 鹤
A crane is a kind of large bird with a long neck and long legs.

VERB. 动词

cranes , craning , craned
1. [I 不及物动词] 伸长（脖子）
If you crane your neck or head, you stretch your neck in a particular direction in order to see or hear something better.
双语例句
例：
She craned her neck to get a better view.
她伸长脖子以便看得清楚一些。
例：
Children craned to get close to him.
孩子们伸长脖子想靠近他。

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