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monkey wrench

/ˈmʌŋki rentʃ/

翻译: 一种带有可调节钳口的扳手,用于夹持和旋转螺母、螺栓或管道;也用于比喻义,如“从中作梗”,指阻挠计划或蓄意破坏。

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/ˈmʌŋki rentʃ/B2informalamericantechnical
  • zh一种带有可调节钳口的扳手,用于夹持和旋转螺母、螺栓或管道;也用于比喻义,如“从中作梗”,指阻挠计划或蓄意破坏。

A tool with an adjustable jaw used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes; also used figuratively in the phrase 'throw a monkey wrench' meaning to cause disruption or sabotage a plan.

  1. ToolB1formal

    A type of adjustable wrench used for turning nuts and bolts.

    zh活动扳手

    • He used a monkey wrench to tighten the pipe.
    • The mechanic grabbed a monkey wrench from his toolbox.
    • A monkey wrench is essential for plumbing repairs.
  2. Disruption or obstacleB2informalamerican

    Something that causes a problem or spoils a plan.

    zh障碍或破坏

    • The sudden rain threw a monkey wrench into our picnic plans.
    • His resignation put a monkey wrench in the project timeline.
    • The unexpected delay was a real monkey wrench in our schedule.