serious injury
إصابة خطيرة
Use `serious injury` for bad accidents that require a doctor and recovery time.
15秒了解
- Describes a bad physical hurt needing medical care.
- Used in news, hospitals, and official reports.
- Stronger than 'minor' but less specific than 'broken bone'.
意思
This phrase describes a physical hurt that is quite bad and needs a doctor's help. It is not just a small scratch; it is something that might keep you in bed for a while.
关键例句
3 / 6Reporting a car accident
The driver escaped with no serious injury.
نجا السائق دون إصابة خطيرة.
Talking about a sports star
A serious injury could end his football career.
إصابة خطيرة قد تنهي مسيرته في كرة القدم.
Warning children
Don't play with those tools, you could cause a serious injury!
لا تلعب بتلك الأدوات، قد تسبب إصابة خطيرة!
文化背景
The phrase is a staple of 'legalese' and journalism in the West. It is often used to avoid specific medical terms that might be too graphic for TV. In many English-speaking countries, it is the threshold used by insurance companies to determine if a claim is valid.
The 'Sustain' Secret
If you want to sound like a native speaker in a formal way, use the verb `sustained`. Saying 'He sustained a serious injury' sounds much more professional than 'He had'.
Don't Overuse It
If you call a bruised toe a `serious injury`, people might think you are being dramatic or lying. Save it for the big stuff!
15秒了解
- Describes a bad physical hurt needing medical care.
- Used in news, hospitals, and official reports.
- Stronger than 'minor' but less specific than 'broken bone'.
What It Means
Serious injury is a strong pair of words. It tells people that someone is really hurt. We are talking about broken bones or deep cuts. It is the opposite of a 'minor injury' or a 'scratch'. If you hear this, you know it is time to call an ambulance. It is a very direct and clear way to speak.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a noun. You can say someone 'sustained' or 'suffered' a serious injury. In casual talk, you might just say 'he has a serious injury'. It sounds very official and clear. You can use it in news reports or when talking to a boss. It helps people understand the gravity of the situation quickly.
When To Use It
Use it when the situation is not a joke. Use it at work if an accident happens. Use it when describing a car crash or a bad fall. It is perfect for insurance forms or medical reports. If your friend falls off their bike and can't walk, this is the phrase. It shows you are taking the pain seriously.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for a tiny paper cut. If you have a small headache, do not use it. People will think you are being a 'drama queen'. Avoid using it in lighthearted jokes unless you are being very sarcastic. If someone just trips but laughs, it is not a serious injury. Using it too much makes the words lose their power.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we are very careful with medical words. Using serious injury often triggers legal or insurance actions. In the US and UK, news anchors use this phrase constantly. It is a 'safe' phrase for reporters. It describes the event without giving too many private medical details. It respects the person's privacy while showing the danger.
Common Variations
You might hear severe injury which is even stronger. Life-threatening injury is the most dangerous level. People also say major trauma in hospitals. In sports, commentators often say season-ending injury. This tells fans the player won't be back for a long time. All these phrases help us measure how much someone is hurting.
使用说明
This is a very safe, neutral phrase. It works in almost any situation where you need to describe a significant physical hurt without being too graphic. Just remember to use 'serious' (adjective) with the noun 'injury'.
The 'Sustain' Secret
If you want to sound like a native speaker in a formal way, use the verb `sustained`. Saying 'He sustained a serious injury' sounds much more professional than 'He had'.
Don't Overuse It
If you call a bruised toe a `serious injury`, people might think you are being dramatic or lying. Save it for the big stuff!
News Speak
In the UK and US, news reporters use this phrase because they aren't allowed to say exactly what happened until the family knows. It's a polite way to say 'it's bad'.
例句
6The driver escaped with no serious injury.
نجا السائق دون إصابة خطيرة.
Commonly used in news reports to give a quick status update.
A serious injury could end his football career.
إصابة خطيرة قد تنهي مسيرته في كرة القدم.
Shows the long-term impact of the hurt.
Don't play with those tools, you could cause a serious injury!
لا تلعب بتلك الأدوات، قد تسبب إصابة خطيرة!
Used as a stern warning for safety.
Have you ever sustained a serious injury at work?
هل سبق وتعرضت لإصابة خطيرة في العمل؟
Very formal and standard for legal documents.
Oh no, a paper cut! It's a serious injury, call 911!
أوه لا، جرح ورقة! إنها إصابة خطيرة، اتصل بالطوارئ!
Using the phrase for humor by over-reacting to something small.
I fell off my bike, but luckily it wasn't a serious injury.
سقطت عن دراجتي، لكن لحسن الحظ لم تكن إصابة خطيرة.
Used to reassure someone that you are okay.
自我测试
Choose the best word to complete the safety warning.
Wearing a helmet prevents ___ injury during a crash.
Safety gear like helmets are designed to prevent 'serious' (bad) injuries, not just small ones.
Which verb usually goes with this phrase in a formal setting?
The passenger ___ a serious injury in the accident.
In English, we 'sustain' or 'suffer' an injury. We don't 'make' or 'buy' one.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Serious Injury'
Talking to friends about a bad fall.
He's got a pretty serious injury.
General conversation or news.
The crash caused a serious injury.
Medical or legal documents.
The plaintiff sustained a serious injury.
Where to use 'Serious Injury'
Hospital
Doctor's report
News
Accident report
Workplace
Safety meeting
Insurance
Claim form
常见问题
10 个问题Usually, it means things like broken bones, head trauma, or anything that requires staying in a hospital. It is more than just a bruise or a small cut.
Usually no. For mental health, we say serious condition or mental health crisis. Injury almost always refers to the physical body.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends, but it is also the standard phrase used by police and doctors.
Severe is often even stronger than serious. A severe injury might mean the person is in critical condition.
Yes, bad injury is very common in casual conversation. Serious injury just sounds a bit more adult and precise.
You can say 'He suffered a serious injury' or 'There were no serious injuries in the crash'.
It is always serious injury. Serious is an adjective describing the noun injury. Seriously injured is the version used with a verb.
The opposite is a minor injury. This is for things like small cuts, scrapes, or light bruises.
Yes, all the time. If a player is carried off the field on a stretcher, the commentator will call it a serious injury.
Yes, if you are telling someone about a real accident. It helps them understand that you aren't just joking around.
相关表达
Minor injury
A small hurt that doesn't need much medical help.
Critical condition
A medical state where someone is fighting for their life.
Sustain an injury
The formal way to say someone got hurt.
Fatal injury
An injury that causes someone to die.
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