kneecap

• 膝盖前方的一块小的、扁平的三角形骨头，用于保护膝关节。

A small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee that protects the knee joint.

1. Kneecap (anatomical)B1formalmedical

   The small triangular bone (patella) located at the front of the knee joint that provides protection and assists in leg movement.

   髌骨

   • He fractured his kneecap during the football game.
   • The doctor gently pressed on her kneecap to check for swelling.
   • Running downhill can put extra pressure on the kneecap.
   • Surgery was required to realign the dislocated kneecap.

   同义词kneepanpatella

• 动词，指开枪或以其他方式击中某人的膝盖骨，常作为惩罚或恐吓手段。

A verb meaning to shoot or otherwise injure someone in the kneecap, often as a form of punishment or intimidation.

1. Shoot in the kneecapC1informal

   To shoot someone in the kneecap, often as a form of punishment or intimidation, especially by criminal or terrorist groups.

   打膝盖

   • The gang threatened to kneecap him if he didn't pay the debt.
   • During the conflict, several people were kneecapped as a warning.
   • The victim was kneecapped and left on the street.