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sinew

/ˈsɪnjuː/ /ˈsɪnju/

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noun

肌腱，腱。

A cord or tendon of the body.

Examples :

"The weightlifter strained his muscles, feeling the tension in the sinew of his arm. "

那个举重运动员拉伤了肌肉，感觉到手臂的肌腱紧绷着。

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noun

弦，丝弦

A cord or string, particularly as of a musical instrument.

Examples :

"The lute player carefully adjusted the sinew strings before tuning the instrument. "

琵琶演奏者在调音前仔细调整了丝弦。

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noun

筋，肌肉，力量。

Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.

Examples :

"The young athlete's sinew allowed him to lift the heavy weights easily. "

这个年轻运动员的强健肌肉让他轻松举起了重物。

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noun

主力，支柱，力量。

(often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.

Examples :

"Hard work and determination are the sinews of success. "

努力和决心是成功的力量之源.

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noun

神经，神经纤维

Examples :

"The athlete felt a sharp pain in the sinew of his ankle. "

那个运动员感到脚踝的神经传来一阵剧痛。

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verb

使…坚韧，加强。

To knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.

Examples :

"The community members sinewed their efforts together to renovate the local park. "

社区成员齐心协力，使他们的努力紧密结合，翻新了当地的公园。

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