cane/keɪn/

n

1. C 手杖；藤杖；竹杖

• While taking long walks the old man never forgot to take along a cane. 走远路时，那位老人从不忘记带上一根手杖。

2. U (制作家具用的)竹料；藤条

3. C 爬藤植物的主茎

4. 用作单 (惩罚用的)苔杖，苔条

• A blow with a cane was an old form of punishment. 杖打是一种老式惩罚方式。