n.[C]

1. 箭杆，箭；矛柄，矛
   The archers sent their shafts through the air.

   弓箭手把箭射了出去。

2. （工具的）手柄，把手
3. 【机】轴
   the propeller shaft

   螺旋桨轴

4. 【矿】矿井；竖井
5. 井状通道；通风井；（电梯的）升降机井
6. （光、闪电等的）一道[（+of）]
   Shafts of sunlight peeked through the trees.

   一束束阳光穿过树林照射进来。

7. 【美】讽刺话[（+of）]
8. 【美】苛刻（或不公平的）待遇[the S]
9. 【美】【俚】（人的）大腿[P]

vt.

1. 在……上装杆（或手柄、轴等）
2. 【美】【俚】欺骗；利用；苛刻（或不公平）地对待[H]

n.

1. a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or similar.
   ▸an arrow or spear.
   ▸a column, especially the part between the base and capital.
   ▸a long cylindrical rotating rod for the transmission of motive power in a machine.
   ▸each of the pair of poles between which a horse is harnessed to a vehicle.
2. a ray of light or bolt of lightning.
3. a sudden flash of a quality or feeling.
   ▸a witty, wounding, or provoking remark.
4. a long, narrow, typically vertical hole giving access to a mine, accommodating a lift, etc.
5. vulgar slang a man's penis.
6. (the shaft) N. Amer. informal harsh or unfair treatment.

v.

1. (of light) shine in beams.
2. vulgar slang (of a man) have sex with.
3. informal treat harshly or unfairly.