"machine for turning," early 14c., of uncertain origin, probably from a Scandinavian source (compare Danish drejelad "turning-lathe," Old Norse hlaða "pile of shavings under a lathe," related to hlaða "to load, lade;" see lade (v.)).
中文解释
1. 他累死在车床边上。2. la + the => 拿这个东西到车床上去加工。
实用例句
1. From the garage there came the sound of Derek working a lathe.