crane
US /kreɪn/
UK /kreɪn/
1.
起重机, 吊车
a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects, typically by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam
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The construction site had a massive crane lifting steel beams.
建筑工地有一台巨大的起重机正在吊起钢梁。
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The port uses several large cranes to load and unload cargo from ships.
港口使用几台大型起重机装卸船只货物。
2.
鹤
a large, long-legged, long-necked bird with a long bill, typically living in open country near water
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We saw a beautiful crane wading in the shallow water.
我们看到一只美丽的鹤在浅水中涉水。
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The migratory cranes gather in large flocks during autumn.
候鸟鹤在秋季成群结队。