A long, narrow passage that goes down, like for air or a lift.
The building has a ventilation shaft to bring in fresh air.
這棟建築有一個通風井來引入新鮮空氣。
The long, thin part of tools like arrows or golf clubs.
The arrow's shaft is made of strong wood.
箭桿是由堅固的木頭製成的。
A metal bar in machines that moves power from one part to another.
The engine's shaft turns the wheels.
引擎的軸轉動輪子。
The two poles in front of a cart where a horse is attached.
The horse was tied to the shaft of the cart.
馬被拴在馬車的轅桿上。
A long, narrow beam of light.
A bright shaft of sunlight came through the window.
一道明亮的光束從窗戶射進來。
A sudden, strong feeling of pain or fear.
A sharp shaft of pain shot through his leg.
一陣劇烈的疼痛刺穿了他的腿。
A clever but mean remark meant to upset someone.
His comment was a sharp shaft meant to hurt her feelings.
他的評論是一句尖銳的諷刺,意在傷害她的感情。
To treat someone unfairly or cheat them.
He felt shafted when his boss gave the promotion to someone else.
當老闆把晉升機會給了別人時,他覺得自己被耍了。