"capstan" 怎么发音
word
ˈkæpstən
KAP-stuhn
kˈæpstən
KAP-stuhn
释义
A capstan is a large, revolving cylinder used on ships to wind in ropes or cables, usually for lifting heavy weights like anchors.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkæpstən
英式英语
kˈæpstən
简化发音
美式
KAP-stuhn
英式
KAP-stuhn
语境中听
The sailors turned the capstan to lift the anchor.
A ship's capstan is usually made of metal.
The old capstan stopped working after the storm.
Without the capstan, there's no way to get that anchor up.