adjustable spanner
noun [ C ] UK uk/əˌdʒʌs.tə.bəl ˈspæn.ər/ us/əˌdʒʌs.tə.bəl ˈspæn.ɚ/ (US monkey wrench)
活动扳手
a metal tool with parts that can be moved to tighten or unfasten any size of nut or bolt
The easiest way to undo and do up nuts is with an adjustable spanner. 拧松或拧紧螺母最简单的办法就是使用活动扳手。
Use an adjustable spanner to turn the valve clockwise. 使用活动扳手按顺时针方向旋动阀门。
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- Full instructions are included, and all you need are an adjustable spanner, screwdriver and penknife.
- When the train broke down, the driver appealed to passengers for an adjustable spanner.
- There's an adjustable spanner in the car's tool kit.