an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
Adjective
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
Verb
travel along a zigzag path;
"The river zigzags through the countryside"
start by cranking;
"crank up the engine"
rotate with a crank
fasten with a crank
bend into the shape of a crank
例句
用作名词(n.)
The pedal of a cycle is attached to a crank.自行车的踏板与曲柄相连。
The man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.具有新想法的人在其想法被接受之前只会被当做怪人。
I don't feel like being such a crank.我不喜欢做这样一个坏脾气的人。
用作动词(v.)
He started to crank the engine.他开始用曲柄启动发动机。
They crank out cars faster than they can sell them.他们制造汽车很快,而销售跟不上。
