도끼, 창, 골프채 등의 길고 좁은 자루나 몸체.
A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, or the body of a spear or arrow.
예문:
"The golfer examined the carbon fiber shaft of his new driver."
"He carefully carved the wooden shaft of the arrow before attaching the fletching."
한 줄기로 내리쬐는 빛이나 번개.
A ray of light or a bolt of lightning.
예문:
"A sudden shaft of sunlight illuminated the dust motes dancing in the air."
"We watched as a brilliant shaft of lightning struck the distant mountain peak."
건물이나 광산에서 엘리베이터, 환기, 또는 접근을 위해 사용되는 길고 좁은 수직 통로.
A long, narrow, typically vertical passage or hole, such as one used for an elevator, ventilation, or access to a mine.
예문:
"The maintenance crew inspected the elevator shaft for any signs of damage."
"The old mine shaft was sealed off to prevent accidental falls."
기계나 엔진에서 동력을 전달하기 위해 회전하는 길고 원통형의 막대.
A long cylindrical rotating rod for the transmission of motive power in a machine, such as an engine or motor.
예문:
"The engine's power is transferred to the wheels through the drive shaft."
"The mechanic noted excessive wear on the propeller shaft bearings."
(비격식, 속어) 누군가를 부당하게 대우하거나 속이다.
(Informal, North American slang) To treat someone harshly or unfairly; to cheat or swindle, often used in the passive voice.
예문:
"The employees felt completely shafted when their promised raises were canceled."
"I think the car dealer tried to shaft me on the trade-in value."