muscular

muscular — 形容詞

1. involving or affecting the body's muscle tissue — used especially when talking a

1.形容詞B2
釋義

肌肉的

與身體肌肉有關的

involving or affecting the body's muscle tissue — used especially when talking about how muscles work, feel, or become injured

例句

João had muscular pain in his lower back after lifting heavy boxes all day.

João 下背部肌肉疼痛，因為他搬了一整天重箱子。

collocation: muscular pain

The doctor explained that the muscular tissue around Naoko's knee needed time to heal.

醫生解釋說，Naoko 膝蓋周圍的肌肉組織需要時間癒合。

collocation: muscular tissue

同義詞
  • muscle

    used as an attributive noun ('muscle pain') instead of the adjective; less formal than muscular

  • myo-

    prefix form used in medical terminology (myocardial, myopathy); not a standalone word

文法句型

muscular + noun

be + muscular

用法筆記

Frequently found in medical, fitness, and biology writing. Common noun partners include pain, injury, tissue, system, and fatigue. Distinguish from sense 2 — this sense describes an anatomical relationship to muscles, not a person's physique or build.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor checked her muscle tissue.
✅The doctor checked her muscular tissue.
💡'muscle' is a noun; 'muscular' is the adjective form needed to modify 'tissue'.

2. having a body with strong, clearly visible muscles, usually because of regular e

2.形容詞B2
釋義

肌肉發達

肌肉強壯且明顯可見的

having a body with strong, clearly visible muscles, usually because of regular exercise or physical work

例句

After three years of weight training, Dario's shoulders and arms became noticeably more muscular.

經過三年的重量訓練，Dario 的肩膀和手臂變得明顯更加壯碩。

become + muscular with visible result

The magazine cover showed a muscular young woman lifting a barbell above her head.

雜誌封面是一位肌肉發達的年輕女性，正將槓鈴高舉過頭。

attributive: muscular + person

同義詞
  • brawny

    emphasises large, bulky muscles; slightly informal and suggests heaviness

  • well-built

    broader and more neutral; can describe an attractive physique without being extremely large

  • burly

    big and strong with a thick, heavy body; often used for large men

  • sinewy

    lean with visible strong muscles, but not bulky

反義詞
  • puny

    small and weak; opposite of having well-developed muscles

  • scrawny

    thin in an unattractive or weak way

文法句型

muscular + noun

be + muscular

look + muscular

become + muscular

用法筆記

Typically describes a person's physical appearance. Can also refer to animals (a muscular horse) or body parts (muscular arms). Frequently used with become, look, or grow to show change. Distinguish from sense 1 — 'muscular pain' is about muscles anatomically, not about having big muscles.

常見錯誤

❌He has a very muscle body.
✅He has a very muscular body.
💡'muscle' is a noun; use the adjective 'muscular' to describe someone's build.

3. forceful and confident in style — describing speeches, writing, policies, or per

3.形容詞C1
釋義

強勁

風格強勁且充滿自信的

forceful and confident in style — describing speeches, writing, policies, or personal qualities that show strength and determination

例句

The politician delivered a muscular speech that won applause from both supporters and undecided voters.

那位政治家發表了一場強而有力的演說，贏得了支持者和中立選民的掌聲。

collocation: muscular speech

The novel is praised for its muscular prose — direct, energetic, and free of unnecessary words.

這部小說以剛健的散文風格備受好評——直接、充滿活力、沒有一個多餘的字。

collocation: muscular prose

同義詞
  • forceful

    more common and neutral; works in the same contexts without the figurative stretch

  • vigorous

    energetic and lively; slightly less about forcefulness and more about vitality

  • powerful

    broader in meaning; can describe writing, arguments, or performances

  • robust

    strong and healthy in character or style; suggests resilience rather than aggression

反義詞
  • weak

    lacking force or conviction

  • feeble

    lacking strength or effectiveness; stronger negative connotation than weak

  • timid

    shy and lacking confidence; opposite of forceful expression

文法句型

muscular + noun

用法筆記

Entirely figurative — does not describe physical strength. Typically modifies abstract nouns: speech, prose, style, approach, logic, policy, or character. Most common in literary criticism, political commentary, and business writing. Less common than senses 1 and 2.

常見錯誤

❌The manager's muscular approach was scary.
✅The manager's muscular approach was forceful.
💡'muscular' in this sense does not mean physically frightening; use 'forceful' or 'aggressive' if clarity is needed.