the sinews of somethingliterarySUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLAN something that gives strength or support to a government, country, or system 某物的力量源泉 [支柱,关键] They have begun building the sinews of an independent nation. 他们已开始建设一个独立国家的命脉。
the sinews of something• This is made possible by different cultural attitudes, secrecy in government and the sinews of party.• When the cuffs went on he had braced the sinews of his wrists to secure the maximum space when he relaxed.
→ the sinews of something at sinew(1)