时间: 2025-04-24 04:19:04
美: [kren]
英: [kreɪn]
n. 吊车,起重机;鹤
vi. 伸着脖子看;迟疑,踌躇
vt. 用起重机起吊;伸长脖子
n. (Crane)人名;(意、葡)克拉内;(英、法、西)克兰
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词源分析:该词源自古英语“cran”,源自原始日耳曼语“kranō”,与拉丁语“grus”相关,均指一种长腿鸟。作为动词的用法可能与“伸展”的意思有关。
历史背景:该单词在英语中的首次记录可以追溯到公元前700年左右,主要用于描述鸟类,而作为起重机的意思则出现在工业革命时期。
课本:在**教材中,这个词通常出现在初中或高中英语课本中,涉及自然科学或工程类的主题。在牛津和美国教材中,可能出现在中学的科学或社会科学课程中。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:
The crane danced gracefully in the shallow waters.
The construction crane lifted the steel beams into place.
As I watched the crane, I felt a sense of calm wash over me.
The engineers used a crane to assemble the new building.
In many cultures, the crane is a symbol of longevity and wisdom.
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通过以上分析,可以全面理解和记忆“crane”这个单词。
[N-COUNT] A crane is a large machine that moves heavy things by lifting them in the air. 起重机
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。
[V-T/V-I] If you crane your neck or head, you stretch your neck in a particular direction in order to see or hear something better. 伸长 (脖子)
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。