trunk

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Definitions

n.

The main woody stem of a tree; the human body excluding the head and limbs; a large rigid luggage box; an elephant's long nose; the boot of a car

树干;躯干;大旅行箱;象鼻;(汽车)行李箱

v.

To cut off; to truncate

截断,砍去

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
trunkother
=trunk

Common Collocations

  • 1.tree trunk树干
  • 2.car trunk汽车行李箱
  • 3.elephant's trunk象鼻
  • 4.trunk road干线公路

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ancient oak's trunk was so wide that three people couldn't wrap their arms around it.

  • 2.

    She packed all her belongings into a large trunk before boarding the ship.

  • 3.

    The elephant gently lifted the child with its trunk, delighting the crowd.

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