forearm
forearm — noun
1. the long, narrow section of your arm that stretches from your elbow joint down t
the long, narrow section of your arm that stretches from your elbow joint down to your wrist, helping you twist your palm, grip objects, and carry things
The doctor wrapped a bandage around Hari's forearm, covering the cut from wrist to elbow.
forearm as body part in medical context
Élise rested her forearms on the kitchen counter while waiting for the water to boil.
The tattoo on Ilan's left forearm showed a detailed map of his hometown.
When playing tennis, you use your forearm muscles to control the racket.
A broken forearm usually means wearing a cast for six to eight weeks.
- lower arm
less common; describes the same body part without using the anatomical term
- upper arm
the part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow
文法句型
the + forearm
possessive + forearm
forearm + noun
常見錯誤
forearm — verb
1. to learn about possible problems or dangers before they happen, so that you can
to learn about possible problems or dangers before they happen, so that you can get ready to handle them in a more effective way
A briefing from the security team forearmed the staff against possible cyber attacks.
forearm + object + against + noun (danger)
Tariro felt forearmed for the negotiation after checking the latest market data.
The training manual is meant to forearm new employees with knowledge about workplace safety.
Omar read the company's financial reports to forearm himself against tough questions from investors.
Forearmed with the test results, the doctor explained the treatment options to Hao's family.
- catch off guard
to surprise someone who is not ready
文法句型
forearm + object + against + noun
forearm + object + with + noun
be forearmed + against/with + noun
用法筆記
Often appears in the passive or reflexive form. The proverb 'forewarned is forearmed' — knowing about a danger is as good as being physically prepared for it — is the most common context for this sense.
常見錯誤
2. to provide yourself or others with the tools, weapons, training, or practical re
to provide yourself or others with the tools, weapons, training, or practical resources needed before a difficult situation, conflict, or competition takes place
The general forearmed his troops with extra weapons and supplies before the battle.
literal military context: forearmed with weapons and supplies
Lawyers on both sides forearmed themselves with documents and witness lists before the trial.
Walid's parents worked hard to forearm him with the skills he would need in life.
The coach forearmed the team with defensive strategies before the championship match.
- disarm
to remove weapons or defences from someone
文法句型
forearm + object + with + noun
forearm + object + against + noun
用法筆記
More literal than sense 1 — this sense refers to equipping with actual physical or practical resources rather than just advance knowledge. Common in military, legal, and competitive contexts.