sinewy

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英文释义

s (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
a consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
s (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

中文翻译

a. 强壮的, 结实的, 多腱的

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记忆技巧

sinewy 来源于词根 sinew，意思是“肌腱、力量”。y 是形容词后缀，表示“具有…特征的”，所以 sinewy 可以理解为“有肌腱特征的”，即形容人或动物肌肉结实、强壮。

例句

1. The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
这位运动员的身材结实，展现了他的力量。
2. She admired the sinewy arms of the climber as he scaled the rock face.
她欣赏着攀岩者结实的手臂，他在岩壁上攀爬。
3. The horse was sinewy and fast, making it perfect for racing.
这匹马结实而迅速，非常适合比赛。

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