hoist
noun
UK/hɔɪst/
US/hɔɪst/
Definitions of hoist noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A mechanical device used to lift heavy objects.
起重机
verb
UK/hɔɪst/
US/hɔɪst/
Definitions of hoist verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To raise or lift something heavy using ropes or a machine.
（用绳索或机械）吊起；升起
The construction crew used a hoist to lift the massive steel beam to the top of the building.
施工人员使用起重机将巨大的钢梁吊到建筑物的顶部。
The sailors worked together to hoist the heavy sail.
水手们一起努力吊起沉重的帆。
He struggled to hoist the box of junk onto the truck.
他费力地把那箱垃圾搬上卡车。
Phrases of hoist verb
- hoist a flag
To raise a flag to the top of a pole using a rope.
升旗
• When you win a competition, they hoist your country's flag and play the national anthem.
当你赢得比赛时，他们会升起你的国旗并播放国歌。