spanner
英 [ˈspænə(r)]
美 [ˈspænər]
n. 扳手; 扳子; 扳钳
复数:spanners
Collins.1 / BNC.15115 / COCA.37163
习惯用语
n.
- (throw) a spanner in the works
- 干扰;出难题;从中捣乱
(to cause) a delay or problem with sth that sb is planning or doing
牛津词典
noun
- 扳手;扳子;扳钳
a metal tool with a specially shaped end for holding and turning nuts and bolts (= small metal rings and pins that hold things together)
柯林斯词典
- 扳手;扳钳
Aspanneris a metal tool whose end fits round a nut so that you can turn it to loosen or tighten it. - PHRASE 从中捣乱;横加阻拦;搅局
If someonethrows a spanner in the works, they prevent something happening smoothly in the way that it was planned, by causing a problem or difficulty.- A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
糟糕的成绩肯定会坏事的。
- A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 wrench, monkey wrench
in AM, use 美国英语用 throw a wrench, throw a monkey wrench
英英释义
noun
- a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
双语例句
- The matched spanner is sleeved by the rubber sleeve, is beautiful, and is convenient for use.
配用的扳手用橡胶套套住,美观又便于使用。 - Spin it out with air spanner.
用气动扳手卸扣。 - This spanner is very handy.
这把扳子使起来挺顺手儿。 - I spent an hour looking for a spanner and then found it on a shelf, staring me in the face.
我花一个小时去找扳钳,后来在一个架子上找到了它。 - 'A spanner,' said Mrs Parsons, immediately becoming invertebrate.
扳手,帕森斯太太一下子软了下来。 - Please fetch me a spanner, and in short order.
请递给我个扳手,快! - A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
糟糕的成绩肯定会坏事的。 - The ring spanner is in my hand.
环形扳手在我这里。 - You may have to make backup plans if this will throw your financials into a spanner.
你不得不作出备用计划以防你的金融状况被搅乱。 - The plumber screwed up the tap by means of a spanner.
管子工用板手把龙头旋紧。