shank /ʃæŋk/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The shank of an object is the long, thin, straight part of the object. (物体)长而细直的部分

  例：

  These hooks are sharp with long shanks.

  这些长身鱼钩很锋利。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Shanks are the lower parts of the legs; used especially with reference to meat. 小腿; 尤指小腿肉 [usu pl]

  例：

  Turn the shanks and baste them once or twice as they cook.

  将小腿肉翻一下，烹调时在上面淋上一两次油。