crank

中文： 脾气坏的人、怪人、偏执狂

1. An ill-tempered or nasty person. (informal) · Billy-Bob is a nasty old crank! He chased my cat away.
2. A twist or turn of the mind; caprice; whim.
3. A fit of temper or passion.
4. An amateur in science or other technical subjects who persistently advocates flawed theories. (informal) · That crank next door thinks he’s created cold fusion in his garage.

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