derrick

FREQ #12018

n. 起重机, 小偷 [化] 吊杆起重机; 人字起重机

发音

US /ˈdɛɹɪk/

词形变化

derricks 复数 derricks derricked derricking derricks 三单 derricking 现在分词 derricked 过去式 derricked 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.

    起重机

  2. 2.

    A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

    钻井架

    钻塔

  3. 3.

    An executioner responsible for hanging convicts; a hangman.

    废旧
v.
  1. 1.

    To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To remove (a pitcher).

    非正式 及物 体育 游戏

词汇关系

名词

上位词 3

frame crane framework

相关短语

Scotch derrick

词源

Named after British executioner Thomas Derrick, who invented the framework arrangement commonly known by this name to aid in the conduct of executions. First use appears c. 1600 in the publication Ballad Death Earl Essex.

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