spanner
英 [ˈspænə(r)]
美 [ˈspænər]
n. 扳手; 扳子; 扳钳
复数：spanners
Collins.1 / BNC.15115 / COCA.37163
习惯用语
n.
- (throw) a spanner in the works
- 干扰；出难题；从中捣乱
(to cause) a delay or problem with sth that sb is planning or doing
牛津词典
noun
- 扳手；扳子；扳钳
a metal tool with a specially shaped end for holding and turning nuts and bolts (= small metal rings and pins that hold things together)
柯林斯词典
- 扳手;扳钳
Aspanneris a metal tool whose end fits round a nut so that you can turn it to loosen or tighten it. - PHRASE 从中捣乱;横加阻拦;搅局
If someonethrows a spanner in the works, they prevent something happening smoothly in the way that it was planned, by causing a problem or difficulty.- A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
糟糕的成绩肯定会坏事的。
- A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 wrench, monkey wrench
in AM, use 美国英语用 throw a wrench, throw a monkey wrench
英英释义
noun
- a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt