elbow

• 指连接上臂和前臂的关节，也指动物身上相应的关节部位；还可引申指物体（如管子、道路等）的弯折处或转角。

A noun referring to the joint between the upper arm and the forearm, or a corresponding joint in animals.

1. Body partA1formal

   The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

   肘

   • He rested his elbows on the table.
   • She injured her elbow while playing tennis.
   • The doctor examined the swelling around his elbow.

   同义词cubituselbow joint

2. Pipe fittingB2formaltechnical

   A piece of pipe or tubing bent at an angle, typically 90 degrees, used to change direction.

   弯头

   • The plumber installed an elbow to connect the two pipes.
   • You need a 90-degree elbow for this plumbing job.
   • The elbow joint in the ductwork was leaking.

   同义词ellknee

• 动词，指用手肘推挤或挤开人群、在人群中开路，也指粗鲁或强势地为自己挤占空间。

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or forcing one's way through a crowd or past someone using one's elbow, or to rudely or aggressively make space for oneself.

1. Push with elbowB1informal

   To push or strike someone with one's elbow, often to make way or assert oneself.

   用肘推

   • He elbowed his way through the crowded room.
   • She elbowed him aside to get to the front of the line.
   • The player was penalized for elbowing an opponent.

   同义词buttjostlenudgepokeprodpushshove

2. Force one's wayB2informal

   To move forward by pushing others aside, often aggressively.

   挤开

   • He elbowed his way to the top of the corporate ladder.
   • She elbowed through the crowd to see the parade.
   • They elbowed their way into the exclusive party.

   同义词bargeforcejostlemusclepushshouldershove

   反义词followyield