B2 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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!

어휘 가족

명사
bruise
Verb
bruise
형용사
bruised
관련
bruising
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: bruise

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
bruise
Verb
bruise
형용사
bruised
관련
bruising

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

Countable noun: bruise (singular), bruises (plural) Often used with verbs: have, get, show, or develop
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: bruise

관련 단어

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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