/kreɪn ||; kren/noun [C] a large machine with a long metal arm that is used for moving or lifting heavy objects 起重机；吊车
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/kreɪn ||; kren/verb [I,T] to stretch your neck forward in order to see or hear sth 引颈；伸着脖子: We all craned forward to get a better view.我们都伸长脖子以便看得清楚些。