hulk

[英] [hʌlk] [美] [hʌlk] 生词本

n.

vi.

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  • 英英释义

1. N-COUNT 巨大的残骸;大型废弃物 The hulk of something is the large, ruined remains of it. 
  • ...the ruined hulk of the old church tower...

    古老教堂钟楼的残垣断壁

  • I could make out the gutted hulk of the tanker.

    我可以辨认出油船破烂不堪的残骸。

2. N-COUNT (令人恐惧的)庞然大物 You use hulk to describe anything which is large and seems threatening to you. 
  • I followed his big hulk into the house.

    我跟在他魁梧的身躯后面进了屋子。

Noun

1. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

2. a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned

Verb

1. appear very large or occupy a commanding position;

  • "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
  • "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"