trunk

trunk
noun
  1. the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots
    树干
    ■the main part of an artery, nerve, or other anatomical structure from which smaller branches arise
    大血管,神经干
    ■an enclosed shaft or conduit for cables or ventilation
    电缆管道;通风管
  2. a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head
    (人或动物的)躯干
  3. the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant
    象鼻
  4. a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles
    (放衣物的)大箱子,旅行箱
    ■(US)the boot of a motor car
    (美)汽车行李舱
派生
trunkful
( pl. -fuls)
noun(pl. -fuls)
trunkless
adjective
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus
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