신체의 움직임을 담당하는 섬유 조직.
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.
예문:
"The athlete focused on toning every major muscle group before the competition."
"A sudden cramp seized his leg muscle during the final lap."
신체적인 힘이나 강인함.
Physical power or strength; brawn.
예문:
"It took a lot of muscle to open the rusted iron gate."
"He relies on raw muscle rather than strategy to win his matches."
상업적 또는 정치적 맥락에서의 권력이나 영향력.
Power or influence, especially in a commercial or political context.
예문:
"The tech giant used its financial muscle to acquire several smaller startups."
"The country is flexing its diplomatic muscle to resolve the border dispute."
물리적 보호를 제공하거나 위협을 가하기 위해 고용된 사람.
A person or group of people hired to provide physical protection or use threats.
예문:
"The loan shark brought some muscle along to ensure he got paid."
"The celebrity was surrounded by hired muscle to keep the paparazzi away."
신체적인 힘을 사용하여 물체를 특정 방향으로 옮기다.
To move an object in a particular direction by using physical strength.
예문:
"We muscled the heavy couch through the narrow front door."
"He muscled the heavy stone into place to complete the wall."
상황에 억지로 끼어들거나 압력을 가해 강요하다.
To force one's way into a situation or to coerce someone using pressure.
예문:
"Don't let them muscle you into signing a contract you don't like."
"The larger firm is trying to muscle in on our local market share."