vane

英 [veɪn]

美 [veɪn]

n.  (风车等的)翼，叶片，轮叶

复数：vanes　

机械

BNC.21353 / COCA.19558

牛津词典

noun

• （风车等的）翼，叶片，轮叶
  a flat blade that is moved by wind or water and is part of the machinery in a windmill , etc.

柯林斯词典

• See also:weather vane

英英释义

noun

• the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
  Synonym:web
• flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
  Synonym:blade
• a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
• mechanical device attached to an elevated structure
  Synonym:weathervaneweather vanewind vane

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