trunk
noun uk/trʌŋk/ us/trʌŋk/
(MAIN PART)
B2 [ C ]树干
the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow
[ C ]（人体的）躯干
the main part of a person's body, not including the head, legs, or arms
The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man. 这座雕塑展示了一位老人的头部、躯干和手臂。
[ C ] medical specialized大血管;神经干
the main part of a blood vessel or nerve
a nerve trunk injury 神经干损伤
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- The way that the trunk of a tree divides into smaller and smaller branches and twigs is an approximate fractal pattern.
- This tree trunk sounds hollow.
- The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
- He whacked the tree trunk with his stick.
- This totem pole is carved out of a single tree trunk.
(NOSE)
[ C ]象鼻
the long, tube-shaped nose of an elephant
(CONTAINER)
[ C ]旅行箱
a large, strong container that is used for storing clothes and personal possessions, often when travelling or going to live in a new place
(CAR)
B1 [ C ] US (UK boot)（汽车后部的）行李箱
a covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in
I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the trunk for emergencies. 我总是在汽车后备箱里放一条毯子和一个工具箱以备急用。
Stolen goods were found in the trunk of her car. 在她的车后箱里找到了偷盗的物品。
(CLOTHES)
trunks UK or old-fashioned US (UK also swimming trunks)（男式）游泳裤
a piece of men's clothing that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs and is worn when swimming