C1 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
injury
Verb
injure
副词
injuriously
形容词
injured
相关
injurer
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记忆技巧

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: sustained

例句

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.

词族

名词
injury
Verb
injure
副词
injuriously
形容词
injured
相关
injurer

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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.

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词源

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

语法模式

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)
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: sustained

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