词汇 elbow 在中文的含义

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elbow

US /ˈel.boʊ/
UK /ˈel.bəʊ/
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名词

1.

肘, 肘部

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

示例:
He hit his elbow on the table.
他的肘部撞到了桌子。
She rested her elbows on her knees.
她把肘部放在膝盖上。
2.

弯头, 急弯

a sharp bend in a pipe or road

示例:
The road takes a sharp elbow to the left.
这条路有一个急向左。
There's an elbow in the plumbing under the sink.
水槽下面的管道有一个弯头

动词

用肘推, 挤开

to push someone with one's elbow, typically in order to move past them in a crowd or to attract their attention

示例:
She had to elbow her way through the crowd.
她不得不用肘部在人群中开路。
He elbowed his friend to get his attention.
用肘部推了推朋友以引起他的注意。