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injury

UK/'ɪn(d)ʒ(ə)rɪ/US/'indʒәri/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

Physical harm or damage to the body

伤害,损伤;受伤处

n.

Harm to feelings, reputation, or rights

(对感情、名誉、权益的)损害

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
injurnot, opposite of
+
-ylaw, right, oath, justice
=injury

The noun of injure: in- (against) + jūs (law) + -y = a wrong done, hence harm. See injure for the full story.

Root jur still carries 75 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.serious injury重伤
  • 2.minor injury轻伤
  • 3.injury time伤停补时
  • 4.sustain an injury受伤

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He recovered slowly from a serious knee injury.

  • 2.

    Players must report any injury to the team doctor.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralinjuries
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