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sinews

/ˈsɪnjuːz/ /ˈsɪnjuːəs/

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noun

肌腱, 筋。

A cord or tendon of the body.

Examples :

"The weightlifter's sinews tightened as he lifted the heavy barbell. "

举重运动员举起沉重的杠铃时，他的肌腱绷紧了。

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noun

琴弦，弦。

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

Examples :

"The luthier carefully tightened the sinews of the lute, tuning it to a perfect A. "

那位鲁特琴制作师小心地拧紧鲁特琴的琴弦，把它调到完美的A音。

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noun

筋，肌肉，精力

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

Examples :

"The athlete's dedication to training built up the sinews needed for the grueling marathon. "

运动员坚持训练，练就了参加这场艰苦马拉松所需的强大肌肉和充沛精力。

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noun

筋骨，力量。

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

Examples :

"The dedication of the teachers was a key sinew of the school's success. "

老师们的奉献精神是学校成功的关键力量。

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noun

神经，筋。

Examples :

"After the long exam, the student felt the sinews in her neck tighten with stress. "

漫长的考试结束后，这个学生感到脖子里的神经因为压力而绷紧了。

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