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Translationsmuscle (ˈmasl) noun any of the bundles of fibres in the body which, by contracting or relaxing, cause movement of the body. He has well-developed muscles in his arms. 肌肉 肌肉muscular (ˈmaskjulə) adjective1. of, or relating to, muscle(s). great muscular strength. 肌肉的 肌肉的2. having well-developed muscles; strong. She is tall and muscular. 強健的 强健的muscle in (often with on) to gain entry, or gain a share of something by force. The large firms have muscled in on all the important contracts. 強行進入，強分一杯羹 强行进入或强行分得一份利益，插手 muscle in
muscle inTo forcefully encroach upon or interfere with (someone or something). In this town, any business that begins to see a profit will have the mafia muscling in before long. Jake must think I'm trying to muscle in, judging by the way he's been disparaging me to the boss lately.See also: musclemuscle in (on someone or something)to try forcefully to displace someone or take over someone's property, interests, or relationships. Are you trying to muscle in on my scheme? If you try to muscle in, you'll be facing big trouble.See also: musclemuscle inAlso, muscle in on. Forcibly intrude on or interfere with something, as in The children were determined not to allow the school bully to muscle in, or No more muscling in on our policy decisions! [Colloquial; 1920s] See also: muscleEncyclopediaSeemuscle |