injury
/ˈɪndʒərɪ; `ɪndʒərɪ/ n
~ (to sb/sth)
1 [U]
(a) physical harm to a living being (对生物体的)伤害, 损害
Excessive dosage of this drug can result in injury to the liver. 这种药使用过量会损害肝脏.
a person prone to injury, ie one who is easily or often injured 易受损伤的人.
(b) (fig 比喻) damage (to sb's feelings, reputation, etc) (对感情、 名誉等的)损害
injury to one's pride 自尊心的挫伤.
2 [C] instance of harm to one's body or reputation (对身体或名誉的)伤害, 损害
In the crash he suffered severe injuries to the head and arms. 在事故中他头部和双臂受了重伤.
an eye injury 眼睛受伤
(fig 比喻) injuries to one's reputation 对个人名声的败坏. 3(idm 习语) add insult to injury => add. do sb/oneselfan `injury (often joc 常作戏谑语) cause sb/oneself (physical) harm 使(某人[自己])受(身体的)伤害
If you try and lift that suitcase you'll do yourself an injury! 要提起那只箱子, 你就要受伤了!