英语词汇“spanner”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	spanner
释义	Trends of spanner View usage for: spanner (spænəʳ) Word forms: plural spanners 1. countable noun A spanner is a metal tool whose end fits round a nut so that you can turn it to loosen or tighten it. [mainly British]regional note: in AM, usually use wrench, monkey wrench 2. See to throw a spanner in the works spanner in British English (ˈspænə) noun 1. a steel hand tool with a handle carrying jaws or a hole of particular shape designed to grip a nut or bolt head 2. British informal a source of impediment or annoyance (esp in the phrase throw a spanner in the works) Word origin C17: from German, from spannen to stretch, span1 spanner in American English (ˈspænər) noun 1. a person or thing that spans 2. Chiefly British wrench (sense 4) Word origin Ger < spannen, to stretch: see span1 More idioms containing spanner throw a spanner in the works Image of spanner © ajt, shutterstock Examples of 'spanner' in a sentence spanner This throws a real spanner in the works. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The main risk is another regulatory spanner. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But will an unexpected potential buyer throw a spanner in the works? The Sun (2016) But there may be a spanner in the works. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Tough, pragmatic and putting a spanner in the works of the opposition machinery. The Sun (2011) Success can put a spanner in a writer's works. Times, Sunday Times (2006) And here's another spanner in the works. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Now he is dreading a last-minute call from any of his players throwing another spanner into the works. The Sun (2012) The government tried to throw a spanner in the works by introducing charges on trusts but clients of ours still think it is worthwhile. Times, Sunday Times (2008) THIS telly mechanic will put a spanner in the works. The Sun (2009) I'm hoping my book may throw a spanner into the works. Times, Sunday Times (2007) A Some firms have a habit of putting a spanner in the works when changing phone and broadband suppliers. The Sun (2014) An insider said: 'This has thrown a spanner in the works. The Sun (2010) The most recent letter from Global Claims threw another spanner in the works. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The sun, too, may throw a spanner in the works. The Sun (2012) Looks like this young mechanic's going to put a spanner in the works in Walford. The Sun (2013) No, he's the sort of chap just as likely to put a spanner in the works. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I am quite an abrasive player who can offer certain necessary things we need to put a spanner in their works and doubts in their minds. The Sun (2006) I'm so worried my night with this guy will put a spanner in the works when we come face to face. The Sun (2010) Armed with one of these and an adjustable spanner, there are few things on a bike you can't fix. Times, Sunday Times (2007) A source said: 'This has thrown a real spanner in the works. The Sun (2013) But it's about going with the flow - if you try to force a manoeuvre it can really put a spanner in the works. Times, Sunday Times (2008) THE problem with the post union should have been resolved weeks ago but just as there are signs of progress, people put a spanner in the works. The Sun (2009) You should then be able to get some purchase on it with a large adjustable spanner, but beware: twist too hard and you can fracture the frame. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Word lists with spanner America, tool In other languages spanner British English: spanner /ˈspænə/ NOUN A spanner is a metal tool used for tightening a nut. American English: wrench tool Arabic: مِفْتَاحُ رَبْط Brazilian Portuguese: chave inglesa Chinese: 扳手 Croatian: ključ za matice Czech: klíč nařádí Danish: skruenøgle Dutch: moersleutel European Spanish: llave inglesa Finnish: jakoavain French: clé anglaise German: Schraubenschlüssel Greek: κλειδί εργαλείο Italian: chiave inglese Japanese: スパナ Korean: 스패너 Norwegian: fastnøkkel Polish: klucz (maszynowy) płaski European Portuguese: chave inglesa Romanian: cheie de buloane Russian: гаечный ключ Latin American Spanish: llave inglesa Swedish: skruvnyckel Thai: กุญแจเลื่อน Turkish: İngiliz anahtarı Ukrainian: гайковий ключ Vietnamese: cờ lê All related terms of 'spanner' C-spanner a sickle-shaped spanner having a projection at the end of the curve, used for turning large narrow nuts that have an indentation into which the projection on the spanner fits box spanner a spanner consisting of a steel cylinder with a hexagonal end that fits over a nut : used esp to turn nuts in positions that are recessed or difficult of access ring spanner a type of spanner with a handle that has a hole of a particular shape designed to grip a nut or bolt head spanner wrench a spanner with a fixed opening that cannot be adjusted to different sizes torque spanner a spanner having a torque-limiting mechanism which can be set to a predetermined value adjustable spanner a tool with adjustable jaws used for turning bolts , etc shifting spanner an adjustable spanner spanner in the works → spanner (sense 2 ) throw a spanner in the works to cause problems which prevent something from happening in the way that it was planned . The usual American expression is throw a wrench into the works . to throw a spanner in the works If someone throws a spanner in the works , they prevent something happening smoothly in the way that it was planned, by causing a problem or difficulty . Chinese translation of 'spanner' spanner (ˈspænəʳ) (Brit) n (c) 扳手 (bānshou) (个(個), gè) 美 = wrench
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