hoist

• 指用于提升或吊起重物的装置或机械，通常由滑轮、绳索或机械系统组成。也指这种提升动作本身。

A noun referring to a device or apparatus used for lifting or raising heavy objects, typically consisting of a pulley, rope, or mechanical system.

1. Lifting deviceB2formal

   A device used for lifting heavy objects, often consisting of a pulley system or a winch.

   起重设备

   • The workers used a hoist to lift the engine out of the car.
   • A chain hoist is essential in the warehouse for moving crates.
   • The construction site had a large hoist for raising steel beams.

   同义词block and tacklecranedavitjackliftpulleytacklewinchwindlass

2. Act of liftingB2formal

   An instance of lifting or raising something, especially a flag or sail.

   升起

   • The hoist of the national flag marked the start of the ceremony.
   • With a final hoist, the sail was fully raised.
   • The team performed a synchronized hoist of the heavy equipment.

   同义词heaveliftraise

• 动词，指用机械装置或绳索等将某物向上提起或吊起。也引申为提升、举起。

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting or raising something, especially using mechanical means or ropes.

1. B2formal

   To lift or raise something, especially using ropes or machinery.

   吊起

   • The sailors hoisted the flag to the top of the mast.
   • They used a crane to hoist the heavy equipment onto the roof.
   • He hoisted the backpack onto his shoulders before starting the hike.

   同义词craneelevatehaul upheaveliftraisewinch

   反义词descenddroplower

2. Raise a flag or sailB2formal

   To pull up a flag, sail, or similar object to its highest position.

   升起旗帜或帆

   • The crew hoisted the sails as the wind picked up.
   • They hoisted the national flag during the ceremony.
   • The captain ordered the crew to hoist the anchor.

   同义词elevatehaul upliftpull upraiserun up

   反义词dousedroplower