trunk
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT The trunk of a tree is the large main stem from which the branches grow. 树干
...the gnarled trunk of a birch tree. …一棵长满节瘤的桦树的树干。
2. N-COUNT A trunk is a large, strong case or box used for storing things or for taking on a trip. 大箱子
Maloney unlocked his trunk and took out some coveralls. 马洛尼把他的大箱子的锁打开了，拿出了一些工作服。
3. N-COUNT An elephant's trunk is its very long nose that it uses to lift food and water to its mouth. 象鼻
Manfred the elephant reached out with his trunk and gently scooped up the baby. 大象曼弗雷德伸出它的鼻子，轻轻地抱起了幼仔。
4. N-PLURAL Trunks are shorts that a man wears when he goes swimming. 男式游泳裤
5. N-COUNT Your trunk is the central part of your body, from your neck to your waist. (人体的) 躯干[正式] [usu sing]
The leg to be stretched should be positioned behind your trunk with your knee bent. 要伸展的那条腿应该放在躯干的后面并弯曲膝盖。
6. N-COUNT The trunk of a car is the same as the . 后备箱[美国英语]
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trunk /trʌŋk/ (trunks)
剑桥词典
- The way that the trunk of a tree divides into smaller and smaller branches and twigs is an approximate fractal pattern .
- This tree trunk sounds hollow .
- The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road .
- He whacked the tree trunk with his stick .
- This totem pole is carved out of a single tree trunk.
trunk noun (MAIN PART)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]the thick main stem of a tree , from which its branches grow
树干
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
the main part of a person's body , not including the head , legs , or arms
（人体的）躯干
The statue shows the head , trunk, and arms of an old man. 这座雕塑展示了一位老人的头部、躯干和手臂。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] medical specialized
the main part of a blood vessel or nerve
大血管；神经干
a nerve trunk injury 神经干损伤
例句
trunk noun (NOSE)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]the long , tube-shaped nose of an elephant
象鼻
trunk noun (CONTAINER)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]a large , strong container that is used for storing clothes and personal possessions, often when travelling or going to live in a new place
旅行箱
trunk noun (CAR)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] US (UK boot)a covered space at the back of a car , for storing things in
（汽车后部的）行李箱
I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the trunk for emergencies . 我总是在汽车后备箱里放一条毯子和一个工具箱以备急用。
Stolen goods were found in the trunk of her car . 在她的车后箱里找到了偷盗的物品。
trunk noun (CLOTHES)
trunksUK or old-fashioned US (UK also swimming trunks)
a piece of men's clothing that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs and is worn when swimming
（男式）游泳裤
a piece of men's underwear that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs
（男式）盖住臀部和部分大腿的内裤，四角内裤 返回 trunk