单词	monkey wrench
释义	monkey wrench noun 1 : a wrench with one fixed and one adjustable jaw at right angles to a straight handle 2 : something that disrupts threw a monkey wrench into the peace negotiations Illustration of monkey wrench monkey wrench 1 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Construction crews in the Pacific Northwest know how to get the job done in any weather, but some seasonal surprises can throw a monkey wrench into the works. oregonlive, 27 July 2022 This graph shows what happened prior to the big monkey wrench - OPEC's October 1973 U.S. oil embargo. John S. Tobey, Forbes, 4 June 2022 The recent news of rampant inflation may be throwing a monkey wrench into your plans. Winnie Sun, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Now, reality has gone and thrown a monkey wrench in that nice and simple explanation. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2022 The spread of the Omicron variant has thrown a monkey wrench into the biggest event of the year for advertisers: the Super Bowl, which will air on NBC on Feb. 13. Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022 To our surprise, Mace agrees — but thanks to the monkey wrench thrown into their plan by Marie (Diane Kruger), a rival German BND agent, the union doesn’t last. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2022 The Eleventh Circuit has thrown a monkey wrench into the IRS machinery grinding away at abusive conservation easement deductions. Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2022 This naturally throws a big-time monkey wrench into any plans Lawrence may have to reconcile with Issa. Essence, 23 Dec. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1807, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition monkey wrench noun 1 : a wrench with one fixed and one adjustable jaw 2 : something that disrupts He threw a monkey wrench into my plan.
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