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mus.cle5mQs76none of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement肌肉neck muscles [C]颈部肌肉facial muscles [C]脸部肌肉bulging/rippling (= large and clear to see) muscles [C]突起的肌肉Russell pulled/strained/tore a back muscle early in the game. [C]拉塞尔在比赛之初扭伤了背部肌肉。He flexed/tensed his muscles (= tightened, esp. his arm muscles, to make them look large and strong) so that everyone could admire them. [C]他把肌肉绷紧，想以此赢得大家的赞美。(fig.) This is the first sign of the new regime flexing its muscles (= showing its power). [C]这是新政体显示威力的第一个迹象。(fig.) In response to criticism, Mr. Owen insists that the commission's statement wasn't just muscle-flexing (= a show of power).欧文先生在回答批评时坚持说，委员会的声明并不只是虚张声势而已。These exercises build muscle and increase stamina. [U]这种运动强健肌肉，增加体力。The bacteria produce a toxin which induces convulsions and muscle spasms (= sudden uncontrollable tightening movements).这种病菌产生一种会诱发痉挛的毒素。These daily exercises are designed to improve muscle tone (= produce strong firm muscles).这种日常运动是专为促进肌肉的强健而设计的。Muscle is also the power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way.力量，实力This magazine has considerable financial muscle and can afford to pay top journalists. [U]这家杂志有相当雄厚的财政实力，能够支付一流记者的稿酬。The company lacks the marketing muscle to compete with drug giants. [U]这家公司缺乏销售实力，无法与药材大公司竞争。A muscle-bound person is one who has very large hard muscles as a result of doing too much physical exercise.（由于运动或锻炼过度等原因）肌肉僵大的
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