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injure

🇬🇧 UK/'ɪndʒə/🇺🇸 US/'indʒә/
NGSL 3kTOEFLA2

Definitions

v.

To cause physical harm or damage to a person, animal, or thing; to hurt.

伤害,损伤,损害

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
jurlaw, right, justice
+
esuffix
=injure

Common Collocations

  • 1.injure badly严重伤害
  • 2.injure reputation伤害声誉
  • 3.[injure] pride[伤害]自尊心

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He injured his knee while playing football.

  • 2.

    He fell down the stairs and seriously injured his back.

  • 3.

    False accusations and rumors can injure someone's reputation permanently.

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