释义 |
ˈair-ˌshaft [air- 7.] A straight passage (usually vertical) for the admission of air into a mine or tunnel.
1692Ray Creation i. 69 By the sinking of an Air-shaft, the Air hath liberty to circulate. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp. s.v., The damps..make it necessary to let down air-shafts. 1789Mrs. Piozzi France & It. I. 196 One of the natives..made a sort of mine, or airshaft. |