spindle

名词 spindle:

1. (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle
2. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
   同义词：mandrel, mandril, arbor
3. a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

1. Even from distance I can tell from the spindle figure that the approaching man is David.
   尽管在远处我也能从这细长的身躯辨别出来人是大卫。
2. A spindle or bobbin around which yarn is wound in weaving.
   纡管; 纬管在纺织中绕以纱线的锭子或筒管
3. A spindle or an axle used to secure or support material being machined or milled.
   紧轴一根用于固定或支撑待切削或粉碎原料的新心轴或轮轴