柯林斯词典lathe /leɪð/ (lathes) 1. N-COUNT A lathe is a machine which is used for shaping wood or metal. 车床2. V to shape, bore, or cut a screw thread in or on (a workpiece) on a lathe 用车床加工 返回 lathe剑桥词典a machine for changing the shape of a piece of wood , metal , etc. that works by turning the material while a sharp tool is pressed against it 车床，旋床 返回 lathe