muscle

US /ˈmʌs.əl/
UK /ˈmʌs.əl/
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1.

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.

:
He pulled a muscle in his leg while running.
他跑步时拉伤了腿部肌肉
Regular exercise helps build strong muscles.
经常锻炼有助于锻炼强壮的肌肉
2.

力量, 实力

physical strength

:
He used his muscle to lift the heavy box.
他用力气抬起了那个沉重的箱子。
The company has enough financial muscle to expand.
公司有足够的财政实力进行扩张。
1.

强行进入, 挤过

to use force or influence to achieve something

:
The company tried to muscle its way into the new market.
该公司试图强行进入新市场。
He had to muscle his way through the crowd.
他不得不挤过人群。