sprain

🇬🇧 UK/sprein/🇺🇸 US

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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

Loanword

sprainother

=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.

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