crane

1. N-COUNT A crane is a large machine that moves heavy things by lifting them in the air. 起重机

The little prefabricated hut was lifted away by a huge crane. 那间小小的预制棚屋被一台巨大的起重机吊走了。

2. N-COUNT A crane is a kind of large bird with a long neck and long legs. 鹤

3. V-T/V-I If you crane your neck or head, you stretch your neck in a particular direction in order to see or hear something better. 伸长 (脖子)

She craned her neck to get a better view. 她伸长脖子以便看得清楚一些。

Children craned to get close to him. 孩子们伸长脖子想靠近他。