muscle

• 人体或动物体内能收缩的纤维组织束，收缩时产生运动或维持身体各部位的位置。也引申指力量或体力。

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.

   肌肉

   • 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.

   体力

   • 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.

   同义词beefbrawnbulkforcemightmuscularitypowerstrength

3. Power or influenceB2informal

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

   影响力

   • 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.

   同义词cloutinfluenceleveragepowerpullswayweight

• 动词，指用体力或影响力强行开路、推行或施加压力以达成某事。

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.

   强行挤入

   • 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.

   同义词bulldozeelbowforcejostlemanhandlepushshouldershovesqueeze

2. Exert power or influenceC1informal

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

   强行施加影响

   • 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.

   同义词browbeatbullbulldozebullycowforceimposeintimidatepresspushshovestrong-arm

短语动词变体muscle into