| 释义 |
sinew /'sinju:; 'sinju/ n [C] 1 tendon (strong cord) joining a muscle to a bone. 腱(连接骨与肉的强靱索状组织)。 2 (pl) muscles; energy; physical strength; (fig) means of acquiring strength: (复) 肌肉; 精力; 体力; (喻)获得力量的方法 : 功。 ~s of war. money (with which to buy supplies 军费。 sinewy adj tough; having strong ~s: 堂 J 的; 强壮的： ~y arms; 强壮的手臂; (fig) vigorous; having or showing nervous strength. (喻)精力充沛的; 强有力的。 |