单词 | muscle |
释义 | muscle —muscle /ˈmʌs.l̩/ noun (BODY PART) B2 [C or U] one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement: » neck/back/leg/stomach muscles» facial muscles» bulging/rippling (= large and clear to see) muscles» He flexed his muscles (= tightened them to make them look large and strong) so that everyone could admire them.» These exercises build muscle and increase stamina.» a muscle spasm (= a sudden uncontrollable tightening movement)Thesaurus+: ↑Substances and structures in the bodypull a muscleC1 to injure a muscle by stretching it too far so that it is very painful: » Russell pulled a back muscle early in the game.Thesaurus+: ↑Injuring and injuries• • • Extra Examples:» The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.» A work-out in the gym will exercise all the major muscle groups.» He pulled a muscle in his groin.» Barkley suffered a strained thigh muscle late in the preseason.» I pulled a muscle in my back lifting some drawers.noun [U] (POWER) ► F0 the power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way: » This magazine has considerable financial muscle and can afford to pay top journalists.» The company lacks the marketing muscle to compete with drug giants.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to control |
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