单词 | muscular |
释义 | muscular —muscularity, n. —muscularly, adv. /mus"kyeuh leuhr/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain. 2. dependent on or affected by the muscles: muscular strength. 3. having well-developed muscles; brawny. 4. vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power: a muscular response to terrorism. 5. broad and energetic, esp. with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking: a muscular style. 6. reflected in physical activity and work: a muscular religion. 7. Informal. having or showing power; powerful: a muscular vehicle. [1675-85; < L muscul(us) MUSCLE + -AR1] Syn. 3. sinewy; strong, powerful; stalwart, sturdy. |
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