shaft /ʃɑːft/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A shaft is a long vertical passage, for example, for a lift. (电梯等的) 垂直通道

  例：

  The fire began in a lift shaft and spread to the roof.

  大火从电梯通道里开始，然后蔓延到了屋顶。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns around continually in order to transfer movement in the machine. 轴

  例：

  ...a drive shaft.

  …一根传动轴。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A shaft is a long thin piece of wood or metal that forms part of a spear, axe, golf club, or other object. 杆; 柄

  例：

  ...golf clubs with steel shafts.

  …带钢柄的高尔夫球棒。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A shaft of light is a beam of light, for example, sunlight shining through an opening. 一道 (光)

  例：

  A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway.

  一道耀眼的阳光从门口照射进来。