jawbone
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdʒɔː.bəʊn/ us/ˈdʒɑː.boʊn/
下颌骨
the bone that forms the shape of the lower part of the face
Synonym: mandible
jawbone
verb [ I or T ] US informal uk/ˈdʒɔː.bəʊn/ us/ˈdʒɑː.boʊn/
强烈呼吁;磨嘴皮子说服
to talk to someone, especially to try to persuade them to do something
Congresswoman Weintrob jawboned local officials about their responsibilities toward the immigrant community. 国会议员温特罗布女士强烈呼吁当地官员要关注移民社区。
Synonym: schmooze