crane
US /kreɪn/
UK /kreɪn/
名詞
1.
起重機, 吊車
a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects, typically by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam
範例:
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The construction site had a massive crane lifting steel beams.
建築工地有一台巨大的起重機正在吊起鋼樑。
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The port uses several large cranes to load and unload cargo from ships.
港口使用幾台大型起重機裝卸船隻貨物。
2.
鶴
a large, long-legged, long-necked bird with a long bill, typically living in open country near water
範例:
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We saw a beautiful crane wading in the shallow water.
我們看到一隻美麗的鶴在淺水中涉水。
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The migratory cranes gather in large flocks during autumn.
候鳥鶴在秋季成群結隊。