shoulder

• Существительное, обозначающее сустав или часть тела, соединяющую руку с туловищем, или аналогичную выступающую часть объекта.

A noun referring to the joint or part of the body connecting the arm to the torso, or a similar projecting part of an object.

1. Body partA1formal

   The joint connecting the arm to the torso, or the area around it.

   Плечо

   • He carried the heavy bag on his shoulder.
   • She shrugged her shoulders to show she didn't know.
   • The doctor examined his injured shoulder.

2. RoadsideB1formal

   The edge of a road, typically unpaved, where vehicles can stop in an emergency.

   Обочина

   • The car pulled over onto the shoulder of the highway.
   • They stopped on the shoulder to check the map.
   • The driver parked on the shoulder to change a tire.

   Синонимыroadsidevergewayside

3. Responsibility or burdenB2informal

   A figurative weight or responsibility that one carries.

   Бремя или ответственность

   • The success of the project rests on his shoulders.
   • She has a heavy shoulder of family expectations.
   • He took the blame on his shoulders for the team's failure.

   Синонимыburdenchargecrossdutyloadonusresponsibilityweight

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия принятия или несения ответственности, бремени или задачи, а также физического толчка плечом.

A verb used to indicate the act of accepting or bearing a responsibility, burden, or task, or physically pushing with the shoulder.

1. Accept responsibilityB2formal

   To take on or accept a burden, responsibility, or duty.

   Взять на себя

   • She shouldered the blame for the team's failure.
   • He shouldered the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings.
   • The manager shouldered the task of reorganizing the department.

   Синонимыacceptassumebearcarryembracetake onundertake

   Антонимыavoiddeclinedodgeevaderefuseshirk

2. Push with shoulderB2informal

   To push or force one's way through a crowd or obstacle using the shoulder.

   Пробиваться плечом

   • He shouldered his way through the crowded market.
   • She shouldered past the reporters to get to the car.
   • The guard shouldered the door open to let them through.

   Синонимыbargeelbowjostlepushshovethrust

Фразовые вариантыshoulder in