trunks
US /trʌŋks/
UK /trʌŋks/
複數名詞
1.
樹幹, 象鼻
the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots
範例:
•
The ancient forest was filled with massive tree trunks.
古老的森林裡到處都是巨大的樹幹。
•
Elephants use their trunks to pick up food and spray water.
大象用它們的鼻子撿食物和噴水。
2.
箱子, 行李箱
a large, strong box or case for storing or transporting clothes and other articles
範例:
•
She packed her clothes into several large trunks for the move.
她把衣服裝進了幾個大箱子裡準備搬家。
•
The old pirate's treasure was hidden in a heavy wooden trunk.
老海盜的寶藏藏在一個沉重的木箱裡。
3.
游泳褲, 運動短褲
men's shorts worn for swimming or other sports
範例:
•
He changed into his swimming trunks before jumping into the pool.
他換上游泳褲才跳進泳池。
•
The athlete wore tight-fitting trunks for the race.
運動員穿著緊身短褲參加比賽。