noun🔗Share起重机,井架。 A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction workers used derricks to lift the heavy steel beams into place on the new building. "建筑工人使用起重机将沉重的钢梁吊装到新建筑的指定位置。devicemachinetechnologyindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share井架,钻塔 A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes."The oil company used several derricks to drill for oil in the remote location. "这家石油公司在偏远地区使用了好几个井架来钻探石油。structuretechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share刽子手, 斩首者 A hangman."The old derrick was known throughout the school for his cruel jokes. "那个老刽子手以他刻薄的玩笑闻名全校。personjoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share起重,吊起。 To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."The construction crew derricked the heavy steel beams into place on the new skyscraper. "建筑工人用起重机将沉重的钢梁吊装到新建摩天大楼的预定位置。technologymachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share撤换(投手),换下(投手)。 To remove (a pitcher)."The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "经理决定撤换先发投手,因为他在第一局就丢了三分。sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading