shoulder
The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.
Exemplos
3 de 5I carry my heavy laptop bag on my right shoulder every day.
I use the joint on the right side of my upper body to support my computer bag daily.
The orthopedic surgeon evaluated the patient's range of motion in the shoulder joint.
The bone doctor checked how well the patient could move the connection point of their arm.
My shoulders are really stiff because I spent all day sitting at the computer.
The upper parts of my arms feel very tight because I did not move while working.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Soldier' with strong 'Shoulders'. Both start with the 'S' sound and involve strength.
Quiz rápido
He tapped me on the _____ to get my attention.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shoulder
Exemplos
I carry my heavy laptop bag on my right shoulder every day.
everydayI use the joint on the right side of my upper body to support my computer bag daily.
The orthopedic surgeon evaluated the patient's range of motion in the shoulder joint.
formalThe bone doctor checked how well the patient could move the connection point of their arm.
My shoulders are really stiff because I spent all day sitting at the computer.
informalThe upper parts of my arms feel very tight because I did not move while working.
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, which contributes to its high degree of flexibility.
academicThe anatomy of the arm connection allows it to move more freely than other joints.
Managers are often expected to shoulder the responsibility for their team's performance.
businessLeaders must take on the weight of being accountable for how their employees work.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
cold shoulder
to intentionally ignore or be unfriendly to someone
shoulder to cry on
a person who listens to your problems and gives sympathy
head and shoulders above
significantly better or more talented than others
Frequentemente confundido com
A soldier is a person who serves in an army, whereas a shoulder is a body part.
To shudder is to tremble or shake, while shoulder is a noun for a joint.
Notas de uso
The word 'shoulder' is primarily used as a noun for the body part, but it can also be used as a verb meaning to carry or take on a burden.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling 'shoulder' with 'sholder' or the pronunciation with 'soldier' (/ˈsoʊl.dʒər/).
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Soldier' with strong 'Shoulders'. Both start with the 'S' sound and involve strength.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'sculdor', which comes from a West Germanic root referring to the flat bone of the shoulder.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, shrugging the shoulders is a common non-verbal gesture meaning 'I don't know' or 'I don't care'.
Quiz rápido
He tapped me on the _____ to get my attention.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shoulder
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