| 单词 | shoulder |
| 释义 | shoulder n. & v. --n 1. a the part of the body at which the arm, foreleg, or wing is attached. b (in full shoulder joint) the end of the upper arm joining with the collar-bone and blade-bone. c either of the two projections below the neck from which the arms depend. 2. the upper foreleg and shoulder blade of a pig, lamb, etc. when butchered. 3. (in pl.) a the upper part of the back and arms. b this part of the body regarded as capable of bearing a burden or blame, providing comfort, etc. (needs a shoulder to cry on). 4. a strip of land next to a metalled road (pulled over on to the shoulder). 5. a part of a garment covering the shoulder. 6. a part of anything resembling a shoulder in form or function, as in a bottle, mountain, tool, etc. --v 1. a tr. push with the shoulder; jostle. b intr. make one's way by jostling (shouldered through the crowd). 2. tr. take (a burden etc.) on one's shoulders (shouldered the family's problems). Phrases and idioms put (or set) one's shoulder to the wheel make an effort. shoulder arms hold a rifle with the barrel against the shoulder and the butt in the hand. shoulder-bag a woman's handbag that can be hung from the shoulder. shoulder-belt a bandolier or other strap passing over one shoulder and under the opposite arm. shoulder-blade Anat. either of the large flat bones of the upper back; the scapula. shoulder-high up to or as high as the shoulders. shoulder-holster a gun holster worn in the armpit. shoulder-knot a knot of ribbon, metal, lace, etc. worn as part of a ceremonial dress. shoulder-length (of hair etc.) reaching to the shoulders. shoulder loop US the shoulder-strap of an army, air-force, or marines officer. shoulder mark US the shoulder-strap of a naval officer. shoulder-note Printing a marginal note at the top of a page. shoulder-of-mutton sail = leg-of-mutton sail. shoulder-pad a pad sewn into a garment to bulk out the shoulder. shoulder-strap 1. a strip of fabric, leather, etc. suspending a bag or garment from the shoulder. 2. a strip of cloth from shoulder to collar on a military uniform bearing a symbol of rank etc. 3. a similar strip on a raincoat. shoulder to shoulder 1. side by side. 2. with closed ranks or united effort. Derivatives shouldered adj. (also in comb.). Etymology: OE sculdor f. WG |
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