crate /kreɪt/ CET6+ TEM4 ( crating, crated, crates )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A crate is a large box used for transporting or storing things. 大货箱

  例：

  ...a pile of wooden crates.

  …一堆木制大货箱。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A crate is a plastic or wire box divided into sections that is used for carrying bottles. 隔条箱

• 3. 

  N-COUNT You can use crate to refer to a crate and its contents, or to the contents only. 一箱; 一箱的量

  例：

  ...a crate of oranges.

  …一箱橘子。

• 4. 

  V-T If something is crated or crated up, it is packed in a crate so that it can be transported or stored somewhere safely. 把…装箱 [usu passive]

  例：

  Equipment and office supplies were crated and shipped.

  设备及办公用品被装箱运走了。