late 13c., "a loop of rope" (in nautical use), probably from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse hönk "a hank, coil," hanki "a clasp (of a chest);" ultimately related to hang (v.). From 1550s as a length of yarn or thread.
实用例句
1. Hank explained our predicament.
汉克说明了我们的艰难处境。来自柯林斯例句
2. Beets are Hank's favorite vegetable.
甜菜根是汉克最爱吃的蔬菜.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. But was that enough for Hank ? No , siree.
但对于老 Hank,这还远远不够, 真的不够.来自互联网
4. He is trying to wind a hank of wool into balls.
