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shoulder

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Số nhiều: shouldersQuá khứ: shoulderedPhân từ 2: shoulderedV-ing: shouldering

The physical shoulder serves as a pivot point for the entire arm, creating a mental image of strength and support. This physical utility translates directly into the emotional and financial weight people carry, where the shoulder becomes the primary site of endurance and obligation. In a social context, the word carries a distinct sense of intimacy or dismissal. Leaning on a shoulder implies trust and vulnerability, while the act of shrugging or ignoring someone suggests a cold indifference or a lack of concern.

Countable when referring to the anatomical joints of a person. Uncountable when referring to the paved emergency strip along a highway.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

The joint connecting the arm to the torso.

"He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder."

Danh từ

The edge of a road where vehicles can stop in emergencies.

"The car pulled over onto the shoulder to check the map."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"She had to shoulder the cost of the repairs."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To push something aside using the shoulder.

"He shouldered his way through the crowd."

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