sprain
UK/sprein/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A painful injury to a joint caused by suddenly overstretching its ligaments.
扭伤
v.
To injure a joint by suddenly overstretching or wrenching its ligaments.
扭伤（关节）
Root Breakdown
Loanwordsprainother
=sprain
Common Collocations
- 1.ankle sprain踝关节扭伤
- 2.wrist sprain手腕扭伤
- 3.suffer a sprain遭受扭伤
- 4.mild sprain轻度扭伤
Example Sentences
- 1.
She suffered a bad sprain after twisting her ankle on the uneven pavement.
- 2.
The doctor confirmed it was just a sprain and not a fracture.
- 3.
He wrapped his wrist sprain tightly with a bandage before the game.