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forearm

UK //ˈfɔːr.ɑːm//US //ˈfɔːr.ɑːrm//

词源

源自中古英语 forarm,由 fore(前) + arm(手臂)组成,字面意思为‘手臂的前部’。动词用法出现于16世纪,意为‘提前武装’

noun

❶ 前臂,指人体肘部到手腕之间的部分,由尺骨和桡骨组成,连接上臂和手部。

“He rolled up his sleeves to show the tattoo on his forearm.”

(他卷起袖子展示前臂上的纹身。)

“The doctor measured the circumference of her forearm.”

(医生测量了她前臂的周长。)

同义词:lower arm, antebrachium

verb

❶ 预先武装或准备,指提前采取行动以应对可能的危险或挑战。

“They decided to forearm themselves with knowledge before the negotiation.”

(他们决定在谈判前用知识武装自己。)

“The manual forewarns and forearms users against common errors.”

(手册预先警告并帮助用户防范常见错误。)

同义词:prepare, equip, prearm

常见短语

forearm smash — 摔跤或格斗中的招式,用前臂猛击对手的身体部位。

“The wrestler knocked his opponent down with a powerful forearm smash.”

(摔跤手用一记有力的前臂猛击将对手打倒。)