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flexed

UK //flɛkst//US //flɛkst//

词源

源自拉丁语 'flectere',意为弯曲或转向,后通过古法语 'flechi' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 弯曲或收缩肌肉,通常指展示力量或灵活性。常见于健身或身体活动中。

“He flexed his biceps to show off his muscles.”

(他弯曲二头肌来展示他的肌肉。)

“She flexed her fingers before starting to type.”

(她在开始打字前活动了一下手指。)

❶ 展示或炫耀某物,通常指能力、财富或权力。常用于非正式场合。

“He flexed his new car in front of his friends.”

(他在朋友面前炫耀他的新车。)

“She flexed her knowledge during the debate.”

(她在辩论中展示了自己的知识。)

同义词:bend, contract, show off, flaunt, demonstrate

常见短语

flexed muscles — 指弯曲或展示肌肉,常用于形容力量或准备状态。

“The bodybuilder flexed his muscles on stage.”

(健美运动员在舞台上展示了他的肌肉。)

flexed his authority — 展示或行使权力,通常带有炫耀或压制的意味。

“The manager flexed his authority by changing the rules.”

(经理通过改变规则展示了他的权威。)