bolt

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IELTSGREB2

Definitions

n.

A metal fastener with a threaded shaft and head; a sliding bar used to lock a door; a flash of lightning.

螺栓;门闩;闪电

v.

To fasten with a bolt; to lock a door; to run away suddenly.

用螺栓固定;闩上;突然逃跑

adv.

Suddenly and rigidly; straight upright.

突然地;笔直地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
boltother
=bolt

Common Collocations

  • 1.bolt of lightning闪电
  • 2.bolt upright笔直地
  • 3.bolt down狼吞虎咽

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Tighten the bolt with a wrench to secure the connection.

  • 2.

    He bolted from the room when he heard the bad news.

  • 3.

    A bolt of lightning illuminated the sky during the storm.

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