B2 noun ニュートラル

bruise

/bruːz/

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.

例文

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!

Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!

語族

名詞
bruise
Verb
bruise
形容詞
bruised
関連
bruising
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.

クイックテスト

He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.

正解!

正解は: bruise

例文

1

I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.

everyday

I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.

2

The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.

formal

The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.

3

Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!

informal

Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!

4

Research indicates that the rate of bruise healing can be influenced by certain vitamin deficiencies.

academic

Research indicates that the rate of bruise healing can be influenced by certain vitamin deficiencies.

5

The loss of the contract was a major bruise to the company's public image.

business

The loss of the contract was a major bruise to the company's public image.

語族

名詞
bruise
Verb
bruise
形容詞
bruised
関連
bruising

よく使う組み合わせ

nasty bruise a painful or large bruise
covered in bruises having many bruises across the body
bruise on (one's) ego damage to one's pride
deep bruise an injury affecting deeper tissue
faint bruise a light or barely visible mark

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

bruise vs scar

A scar is a permanent mark from a healed wound, while a bruise is temporary discoloration.

bruise vs cut

A cut involves a break in the skin and bleeding, whereas a bruise occurs under the skin.

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使い方のコツ

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.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'bruize'. Additionally, ensure not to use 'bruise' for injuries where the skin is actually broken.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.

📖

語源

From the Old English 'brysan', meaning to crush or pound, influenced by the Old French 'bruisier', meaning to break or shatter.

文法パターン

Countable noun: bruise (singular), bruises (plural) Often used with verbs: have, get, show, or develop
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文化的な背景

In retail, bruised fruit is often sold at a discount or used for juice because it is seen as aesthetically damaged but still edible.

クイックテスト

He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.

正解!

正解は: bruise

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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