*mus·cle/`mʌsḷ; ˈmʌsəl/ n 1 [C,U] one of the pieces of flesh inside your body that join bones together and make your body move 肌肉: Weight lifting will strengthen your arm muscles. 举重会增强你的手臂肌肉。 pull a muscle (=injure a muscle) 拉伤肌肉 2 [U] military, political, or financial influence 军事［政治，经济］影响力