"broad shoulders" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 宽肩膀

Definition

字面意思上，“宽肩膀”指的是肩膀很宽的人。比喻地说，也可以指能够承担责任或压力的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

既可以用于字面意思（身体特征），也可以用于比喻（承受压力能力强）。口语中用来表扬能承担重任的人。

Examples

He has broad shoulders from years of swimming.

他因为多年游泳有了**宽肩膀**。

My brother was born with broad shoulders.

我哥哥天生有**宽肩膀**。

Men with broad shoulders often look strong.

有**宽肩膀**的男人常常看起来很强壮。

She has broad shoulders—she can handle any crisis at work.

她有**宽肩膀**——什么工作危机都能应付。

With his broad shoulders, he always takes on extra work without complaint.

他有**宽肩膀**，总是默默承担额外工作。

It takes broad shoulders to be a leader in tough times.

在艰难时期当领导需要**宽肩膀**。