muscle

US /ˈmʌs.əl/
UK /ˈmʌs.əl/
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肌肉

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

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He pulled a muscle in his leg while running.
他跑步時拉傷了腿部肌肉。
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Regular exercise helps build strong muscles.
經常鍛鍊有助於鍛鍊強壯的肌肉。
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力量, 實力

physical strength

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He used his muscle to lift the heavy box.
他用力氣抬起了那個沉重的箱子。
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The company has enough financial muscle to expand.
公司有足夠的財政實力進行擴張。
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強行進入, 擠過

to use force or influence to achieve something

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The company tried to muscle its way into the new market.
該公司試圖強行進入新市場。
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He had to muscle his way through the crowd.
他不得不擠過人群。
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