bruise
A bruise is a dark or discolored mark on the skin caused by an injury that does not break the surface, resulting from broken blood vessels underneath. It is also used to describe a damaged area on fruit or a metaphorical injury to a person's pride or reputation.
أمثلة
3 من 5I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.
اختبار سريع
He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bruise
أمثلة
I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
everydayI got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
formalThe medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
informalOuch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
Research indicates that the rate of bruise healing can be influenced by certain vitamin deficiencies.
academicResearch indicates that the rate of bruise healing can be influenced by certain vitamin deficiencies.
The loss of the contract was a major bruise to the company's public image.
businessThe loss of the contract was a major bruise to the company's public image.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
black and blue
covered in bruises
a bruise to someone's reputation
damage to how someone is perceived
bruised ego
feelings of being hurt or embarrassed
يُخلط عادةً مع
A scar is a permanent mark from a healed wound, while a bruise is temporary discoloration.
A cut involves a break in the skin and bleeding, whereas a bruise occurs under the skin.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The word can be used literally for physical injuries or figuratively for psychological or organizational setbacks. In a medical context, the term 'contusion' is often preferred.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often misspell the word as 'bruize'. Additionally, ensure not to use 'bruise' for injuries where the skin is actually broken.
نصيحة للحفظ
Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.
أصل الكلمة
From the Old English 'brysan', meaning to crush or pound, influenced by the Old French 'bruisier', meaning to break or shatter.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In retail, bruised fruit is often sold at a discount or used for juice because it is seen as aesthetically damaged but still edible.
اختبار سريع
He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bruise
مفردات ذات صلة
كلمات ذات صلة
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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