bruise
noun
Definitions of bruise noun
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
An injury or mark on the skin, often discolored, that results from an impact but does not break the skin.
瘀青
He had numerous bruises all over his arms and back.
他的手臂和背部有許多瘀傷。
She sustained some cuts and bruises, but nothing too serious.
她有一些割傷和瘀傷，但並不嚴重。
There were signs of bruising on some of the apples.
有些蘋果上有瘀傷的痕跡。
verb
Definitions of bruise verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To develop a bruise, or to cause a bruise to form on someone or something.
（使）出現瘀傷；撞傷；碰傷。
How did you get that bruise on your arm?
你手臂上的瘀傷是怎麼來的？
Bananas and other delicate fruits are prone to bruising easily.
香蕉和其他嬌嫩的水果容易瘀傷。
She accidentally bumped into the table and bruised her leg.
她不小心撞到桌子，撞傷了腿。
Idioms
- bruise someone's ego
To bruise someone's ego means to upset them by making them feel less valuable or important.
挫傷自尊心
• His ego was bruised after he was rejected.
他的自尊心在被拒絕後受到了傷害。