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.
Exemplos
3 de 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!
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.
Quiz rápido
He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bruise
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often misspell the word as 'bruize'. Additionally, ensure not to use 'bruise' for injuries where the skin is actually broken.
Dica de memorização
Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English 'brysan', meaning to crush or pound, influenced by the Old French 'bruisier', meaning to break or shatter.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In retail, bruised fruit is often sold at a discount or used for juice because it is seen as aesthetically damaged but still edible.
Quiz rápido
He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bruise
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