shaft

1. N-COUNT A shaft is a long vertical passage, for example, for a lift. (電梯等的) 垂直通道

The fire began in a lift shaft and spread to the roof. 大火從電梯通道里開始，然后蔓延到了屋頂。

2. N-COUNT In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns around continually in order to transfer movement in the machine. 軸

...a drive shaft. …一根傳動軸。

3. N-COUNT A shaft is a long thin piece of wood or metal that forms part of a spear, axe, golf club, or other object. 桿; 柄

...golf clubs with steel shafts. …帶鋼柄的高爾夫球棒。

4. N-COUNT A shaft of light is a beam of light, for example, sunlight shining through an opening. 一道 (光)

A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway. 一道耀眼的陽光從門口照射進來。