bruise
noun [ C ] uk/bruːz/ us/bruːz/
B2 碰伤;瘀伤
an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something
His arms and back were covered in bruises. 他手臂和背部到处是瘀伤。
She had a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious. 她有几处伤口和瘀痕，但不严重。
One or two of the peaches had bruises on them. 有一两只桃子上有碰伤的痕迹。
Synonym: contusion
- More examples
- She's got a nasty bruise on her shin from when he kicked her.
- I've got a big purple bruise where I hit my leg against the corner of the table.
- He wasn't seriously injured - he just got a few cuts and bruises.
- Her legs were covered in scratches and bruises after her walk through the forest.
- The ride around the bay was wonderful - but it was weeks before my bruises went away!
bruise
verb [ I or T ] uk/bruːz/ us/bruːz/
（使）出现伤痕;撞伤;碰伤
to develop a bruise or to cause someone or something to have a bruise
How did you bruise your arm? 你胳膊上的瘀伤是怎么弄的？
Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily. 香蕉和其他较软的水果都极易碰伤。
Idiom
bruise someone's egoidiom 伤了…的自尊
If an experience bruises your ego, it upsets you because it makes you feel less valuable or important.
I don't think it broke Steve's heart when Cherise left him, but it certainly bruised his ego. 我想雪妮丝的离开并没有使史蒂夫为之心碎，但这的确挫伤了他的自尊心。