neck
颈部,脖子,脖颈,颈项
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Definitions
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- : the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
- : the part of a garment encircling, partly covering, or closest to the neck; neckline.
- : the length of the neck of a horse or other animal as a measure in racing.
- : the slender part near the top of a bottle, vase, or similar object.
- : any narrow, connecting, or projecting part suggesting the neck of an animal.
- : a narrow strip of land, as an isthmus or a cape.
- : a strait.
- : the longer and more slender part of a violin or similar stringed instrument, extending from the body to the head.
- : Building Trades, Machinery. the part on a shank of a bolt next to the head, especially when it has a special form.
- : Anatomy. a narrowed part of a bone, organ, or the like.
- : Dentistry. the slightly narrowed region of a tooth between the crown and the root.
- : Printing. beard.
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Phrases
- neck and neck
- neck of the woods
- albatross around one's neck
- break one's back (neck)
- breathe down someone's neck
- dead from the neck up
- millstone around one's neck
- pain in the neck
- risk life and limb (one's neck)
- save someone's bacon (neck)
- stick one's neck out
- up to one's ears (neck)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
There are numerous ways in which a poorly adjusted chair can do damage to your body, from causing poor circulation to straining your neck.
When you hit the couch and turn on the television after a long day of work, the last thing you want is to crane and cramp your neck attempting to get a clear and comfortable view.
In the ’70s or ’80s, you’d have a cross or Star of David around your neck.
The snake then stretches its neck up and repeats the process.
Feed one a photo of a man cropped right below his neck, and 43% of the time, it will autocomplete him wearing a suit.
But his fingers moved through her silky strands of hair, and then down her neck.
His chin rested on the thick plastic collar buckled around his neck.
I received many bruises on my collarbones, neck, chest, and shoulders.
Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo then sought to bring the hulking Garner down by yoking him around the neck.
The 21-year-old was shot three times—twice in the back and once in the back of his neck.
One would not have wanted her white neck a mite less full or her beautiful arms more slender.
For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the .