"have broad shoulders" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 肩膀宽阔
• 承受压力（比喻）

Definition

字面意思是肩膀很宽，也可以指一个人能够承受很多责任、批评或压力而不崩溃。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达常用于比喻，赞扬一个人应对压力或责任的能力。常出现在工作或领导场合，很少单纯用来形容外貌。

Examples

She has broad shoulders and carries heavy boxes easily.

她**肩膀宽阔**，很容易搬重箱子。

You need to have broad shoulders to be a manager.

当经理要**肩膀宽阔**（能承受压力）。

My father has broad shoulders and supports our whole family.

我父亲**肩膀宽阔**，支撑着全家。

If you work in politics, you really have to have broad shoulders.

在政界工作，真的需要**肩膀宽阔**。

She takes criticism well because she has broad shoulders.

她能接受批评，因为她**肩膀宽阔**。

It’s tough being the oldest sibling—you've got to have broad shoulders sometimes.

做老大不容易——有时候必须**肩膀宽阔**。