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derrick

/ˈdɛɹɪk/

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noun

起重机，井架

A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.

Examples :

"The construction crew used a derrick to lift the heavy steel beams into place. "

建筑队用起重机把沉重的钢梁吊装到位。

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noun

井架, 钻塔

A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

Examples :

"The tall derrick stood over the oil well, ready to lower pipes deep into the earth. "

高耸的井架耸立在油井上方，准备将管道缓缓放入地底深处。

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noun

刽子手，绞刑执行人

Examples :

"Historical accounts often referred to the executioner as the "derrick" because it was his grim job to operate the hanging device. "

历史记载中，刽子手常常被称为“绞刑架”，因为执行绞刑、操作绞刑装置是他们令人毛骨悚然的职责。

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verb

起重，吊起。

To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.

Examples :

"Workers had to derrick the heavy steel beams into place during the bridge construction. "

工人们在桥梁建设期间不得不使用起重机将沉重的钢梁吊装到位。

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verb

撤换，换下。

To remove (a pitcher).

Examples :

"The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "

第一局丢了三分后，教练决定撤换先发投手。