screw /skru:/

Meaning

English definition

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

Chinese translation

• n. 螺旋, 螺杆, 螺钉, 螺旋桨, 吝啬鬼
• vt. 调节, 扭紧, 旋, 拧, 加强, 压榨, 勒索
• vi. 转动, 旋, 拧

Word details

Part of speech

verb / noun

Pronunciation

/skru:/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 4.25 · Rare

Word forms

screwed, screwing, screws

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screen · scream · screwdriver · screed

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