injury
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5He 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.
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.
I've got this annoying shoulder injury that just won't go away.
My shoulder hurts in a way that is bothersome and persistent.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after he ______ a severe back injury during training.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: sustained
Exemplos
He suffered a minor leg injury during the soccer match but was able to walk off the field.
everydayHe experienced a small hurt to his leg while playing soccer but could still walk.
The plaintiff is seeking significant financial compensation for the personal injury sustained during the workplace accident.
formalThe person suing wants money for the bodily harm they received while working.
I've got this annoying shoulder injury that just won't go away.
informalMy shoulder hurts in a way that is bothersome and persistent.
Epidemiological studies indicate a correlation between repetitive strain injury and prolonged computer usage.
academicResearch shows a link between physical harm from repeated motions and using computers for a long time.
The firm must ensure all safety protocols are followed to minimize the risk of workplace injury.
businessThe company needs to follow safety rules to lower the chance of employees getting hurt.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Damage is typically used for inanimate objects or property, whereas injury is used for living beings.
A wound usually involves a specific break in the skin, often caused by a weapon or sharp object, while injury is a general term.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'make an injury' or 'take an injury.' The correct collocations are 'sustain,' 'suffer,' or 'receive' an injury.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Latin 'injuria,' meaning 'a wrong' or 'injustice,' formed from 'in-' (not) + 'jus' (right/law).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking countries, 'personal injury' is a massive sector of the legal system, frequently advertised on television and billboards.
Quiz rápido
The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after he ______ a severe back injury during training.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: sustained
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Palavras relacionadas
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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