muscle

• اسم يدل على نسيج ليفي قابل للانقباض في جسم الإنسان أو الحيوان، يعمل على تحريك أجزاء الجسم أو تثبيت وضعها. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للدلالة على القوة البدنية أو النفوذ.

A noun referring to a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of body parts.

1. Body tissueA2formalscientific

   A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of body parts.

   عضلة

   • He pulled a muscle while lifting weights.
   • Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
   • The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

2. Physical strengthA2informal

   Physical power or strength, especially in the arms or legs.

   القوة الجسدية

   • He used his muscle to open the stuck door.
   • She has a lot of muscle from years of training.
   • The job requires more muscle than skill.

   المرادفاتbeefbrawnbulkforcemightmuscularitypowerstrength

3. Power or influenceB2informal

   Power, influence, or force, especially in a political or economic context.

   النفوذ

   • The company used its financial muscle to buy out competitors.
   • The union flexed its political muscle during the negotiations.
   • He has a lot of muscle in the local government.

   المرادفاتcloutinfluenceleveragepowerpullswayweight

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على شقّ الطريق أو استخدام القوة الجسدية أو النفوذ لتحقيق شيء ما أو فرضه.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing one's way or using physical strength or influence to achieve something.

1. Force one's wayB2informal

   To use physical strength or influence to push through or gain an advantage.

   شق طريقه بالقوة

   • He muscled his way through the crowd to get to the front.
   • The company muscled into the market by undercutting competitors.
   • She muscled past the security guard to confront the manager.

   المرادفاتbulldozeelbowforcejostlemanhandlepushshouldershovesqueeze

2. Exert power or influenceC1informal

   To use power, authority, or influence to achieve something, often aggressively.

   فرض القوة

   • The lobbyists muscled the bill through Congress.
   • He muscled his way onto the board of directors.
   • They muscled the smaller company out of the deal.

   المرادفاتbrowbeatbullbulldozebullycowforceimposeintimidatepresspushshovestrong-arm

الصيغ المركّبةmuscle into