C1 noun 중립

injury

/ˈɪndʒəri/

A physical harm or damage to a person's body caused by an accident, fall, or attack. In a broader legal or abstract sense, it can also refer to harm or damage done to someone's reputation, rights, or interests.

예시

3 / 5
1

He suffered a minor leg injury during the soccer match but was able to walk off the field.

He experienced a small hurt to his leg while playing soccer but could still walk.

2

The plaintiff is seeking significant financial compensation for the personal injury sustained during the workplace accident.

The person suing wants money for the bodily harm they received while working.

3

I've got this annoying shoulder injury that just won't go away.

My shoulder hurts in a way that is bothersome and persistent.

어휘 가족

명사
injury
Verb
injure
부사
injuriously
형용사
injured
관련
injurer
💡

암기 팁

Think of the root 'jur' as in 'jury' or 'justice.' An injury was originally an 'in-jury'—something 'not just' or a violation of rights that causes harm.

빠른 퀴즈

The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after he ______ a severe back injury during training.

정답!

정답은: sustained

예시

1

He suffered a minor leg injury during the soccer match but was able to walk off the field.

everyday

He experienced a small hurt to his leg while playing soccer but could still walk.

2

The plaintiff is seeking significant financial compensation for the personal injury sustained during the workplace accident.

formal

The person suing wants money for the bodily harm they received while working.

3

I've got this annoying shoulder injury that just won't go away.

informal

My shoulder hurts in a way that is bothersome and persistent.

4

Epidemiological studies indicate a correlation between repetitive strain injury and prolonged computer usage.

academic

Research shows a link between physical harm from repeated motions and using computers for a long time.

5

The firm must ensure all safety protocols are followed to minimize the risk of workplace injury.

business

The company needs to follow safety rules to lower the chance of employees getting hurt.

어휘 가족

명사
injury
Verb
injure
부사
injuriously
형용사
injured
관련
injurer

자주 쓰는 조합

sustain an injury to experience or receive a physical harm
internal injury harm occurring inside the body that is not visible
minor injury a small or insignificant physical hurt
personal injury a legal term for physical or psychological harm caused by another's negligence
serious injury a severe or life-threatening physical harm

자주 쓰는 구문

add insult to injury

to make a bad situation even worse by offending someone

sustained injuries

to have received physical damage (often used in news reports)

personal injury claim

a legal demand for money after being hurt

자주 혼동되는 단어

injury vs damage

Damage is typically used for inanimate objects or property, whereas injury is used for living beings.

injury vs wound

A wound usually involves a specific break in the skin, often caused by a weapon or sharp object, while injury is a general term.

📝

사용 참고사항

At the C1 level, distinguish between the physical sense (a broken bone) and the legal sense (injury to reputation). It is a countable noun when referring to specific incidents (two injuries) but can be used abstractly.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'make an injury' or 'take an injury.' The correct collocations are 'sustain,' 'suffer,' or 'receive' an injury.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the root 'jur' as in 'jury' or 'justice.' An injury was originally an 'in-jury'—something 'not just' or a violation of rights that causes harm.

📖

어원

Derived from Latin 'injuria,' meaning 'a wrong' or 'injustice,' formed from 'in-' (not) + 'jus' (right/law).

문법 패턴

Countable: often used in plural (injuries) Commonly follows the verbs: suffer, sustain, cause, or prevent Used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., an injury to the head)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English-speaking countries, 'personal injury' is a massive sector of the legal system, frequently advertised on television and billboards.

빠른 퀴즈

The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after he ______ a severe back injury during training.

정답!

정답은: sustained

관련 단어

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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