sinew

名词 sinew:

1. a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
   同义词：tendon
2. possessing muscular strength
   同义词：brawn, brawniness, muscle, muscularity, heftiness

1. A country's sinews are its roads and railways.
   公路和铁路是国家的命脉。
2. The athletes waited, with all their sinews tensed.
   运动员都在等待著，全身肌肉十分紧张。