2N-COUNT [usually n NOUN](机械的)轴,传动轴 In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns round continually in order to transfer movement in the machine. (机械的)轴,传动轴
3N-COUNT (矛、高尔夫球棒等的)杆;(斧头等的)柄 A shaft is a long thin piece of wood or metal that forms part of a spear, axe, golf club, or other object. (矛、高尔夫球棒等的)杆;(斧头等的)柄
...golf clubs with steel shafts.
带钢杆的高尔夫球棒
4N-COUNT (光线、阳光等的)一束,一道 A shaft of light is a beam of light, for example sunlight shining through an opening. (光线、阳光等的)一束,一道
A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway. [+ of]