sinew [ˈsɪnju]

例句:

• He strained every sinew to help us, but didn't succeed.
  他尽全力帮助我们, 可是没有成功.
  
• All tough sinew, she looked like a hawk eyeing prey.
  她肌肉强健, 看上去像只老鹰盯着它的猎物.
  
• Collagen is the main protein of sinew, cartilage, bone and skin.
  胶原是腱 、 软骨 、 骨、皮肤的主要蛋白质.
  
• Remove any sinew and fat from the breasts.
  来自BBC
• The political sinew to keep the Opposition off-balance.
  来自Times
• Round-faced and doe-eyed, Kazan has both fragility and sinew.
  来自NEWYORKER