elbow
/ˈelbəʊ/ · /ˈelboʊ/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2167 in the learning path
肘；肘部
Definitions
n. the joint where your arm bends
肘；肘部
v. to push someone or something with your elbow
用肘推挤
Example
I knocked my elbow against the kitchen door.
我的胳膊肘撞到了厨房门上。
Passengers sometimes elbow their way onto crowded trains, making public transport uncomfortable for others.
乘客有时用肘推挤着登上拥挤的列车，让其他人乘车时感到不适。
Collocations
- bend your elbow
- rest your elbows on
- elbow your way through
Usage tip
elbow作动词时常指用肘推挤着前进。
FAQ
- What does elbow mean?
- the joint where your arm bends to push someone or something with your elbow
- How is elbow pronounced?
- UK /ˈelbəʊ/, US /ˈelboʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
