单词 | sinew |
释义 | sinew1 of 2noun sin·ew ˈsin-(ˌ)yü also ˈsi-(ˌ)nü 1 : tendon especially : one dressed for use as a cord or thread 2 obsolete : nerve 3 a : solid resilient strength : power astonishing intellectual sinew and clarity Reynolds Price b : the chief supporting force : mainstay —usually used in plural providing the sinews of better living Sam Pollock sinew 2 of 2verb sinewed; sinewing; sinews transitive verb : to strengthen as if with sinews sinew nounas in strength the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task the justices displayed great intellectual depth and sinew in writing their opinion on this case Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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