1630s, a tool for winding the spring of a wheel-lock firearm, from German Spanner, from spannen (see span (v.)). Meaning "wrench" is from 1790. Figurative phrase spanner in the works attested from 1921 (Wodehouse).
雙語例句
1. A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
糟糕的成績肯定會壞事的。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Will this spanner do you?
這個扳手你用著行 嗎 ?
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Take your spanner, and tighten the nut.
把你的扳手拿來, 把螺帽擰緊.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. An adjustable spanner should do the job.
拿一把活動扳手來應(yīng)該管用.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. I needed a special spanner and I couldn't beg , steal or borrow one anywhere.