1630s, a tool for winding the spring of a wheel-lock firearm, from German Spanner, from spannen (see span (v.)). Meaning "wrench" is from 1790. Figurative phrase spanner in the works attested from 1921 (Wodehouse).
例文
1. A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
悪い成績は悪いことになるに違いない。
2.Will this spanner do you?
このスパナを使ってもいいですか。
3.Take your spanner ,and tighten the nut.
スパナを持ってきて、ナットを締めてください。
4.An adjustable spanner should do the job.
アクティブレンチを使用してください。
5.I needed a special spanner and I couldn 't beg,steal or borrow one anywhere.