shaft

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A shaft is a long vertical passage, for example, for a lift. (電梯等的) 垂直通道
The fire began in a lift shaft and spread to the roof. 大火從電梯通道裡開始，然後蔓延到了屋頂。
2. N-COUNT In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns around continually in order to transfer movement in the machine. 軸
...a drive shaft. …一根傳動軸。
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
...golf clubs with steel shafts. …帶鋼柄的高爾夫球棒。
4. N-COUNT A shaft of light is a beam of light, for example, sunlight shining through an opening. 一道 (光)
A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway. 一道耀眼的陽光從門口照射進來。