winch /wɪntʃ/ ( winching, winched, winches )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A winch is a machine that is used to lift heavy objects or people who need to be rescued. It consists of a cylinder around which a rope or chain is wound. 绞车

• 2. 

  V-T If you winch an object or person somewhere, you lift or lower them using a winch. 用绞车吊起; 用绞车放下

  例：

  He would attach a cable around the chassis of the car and winch it up on to the canal bank.

  他会在汽车底盘上拴一条缆绳，然后用绞车把汽车吊到运河岸边。