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1. N-COUNT 扳手;扳钳 A spanner is a metal tool whose end fits round a nut so that you can turn it to loosen or tighten it. 
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 wrench, monkey wrench
2. PHRASE 从中捣乱;横加阻拦;搅局 If someone throws a spanner in the works, they prevent something happening smoothly in the way that it was planned, by causing a problem or difficulty. 
  • A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.

    糟糕的成绩肯定会坏事的。

in AM, use 美国英语用 throw a wrench, throw a monkey wrench
Noun

1. a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

1. An adjustable spanner should do the job.
拿一把活动扳手来应该管用。

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2. I needed a special spanner and I couldn't beg, steal or borrow one anywhere.
我需要一把特殊的扳手,但我无论如何也找不到。

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3. Take your spanner, and tighten the nut.
把你的扳手拿来,把螺帽拧紧。

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4. Will this spanner do you?
这个扳手你用着行吗?

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