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screw

英/skɹˈuː/

美/ˈskɹu/

01n.

螺旋, 螺杆, 螺钉, 螺旋桨, 吝啬鬼

a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole; a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air; a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

02v.

调节, 扭紧, 旋, 拧, 加强, 压榨, 勒索

turn like a screw

03v.

转动, 旋, 拧

turn like a screw