Bruising
EN→ZH
What Does Bruising Mean?
- 瘀伤
- 青肿
- 打击
- 伤害
Bruising Pronunciation
ˈbruː.zɪŋ
Bruising Definition
noun
Definition
An injury where blood vessels are damaged, causing discoloration of the skin.
In ZH
一种伤害，血管受损，导致皮肤变色。
How to Use Bruising in a Sentence
- After the football match, my legs looked like a rainbow, thanks to all the bruising from my teammates' tackles!
- I tried to impress my friends with a skateboard trick but ended up with a bruising on my ego too!
- I didn’t realize my dog was playing rough until I discovered the bruising on my leg. It seems I'm not the alpha!
Cultural Notes
Bruises are often seen as badges of honor in sports. Many athletes joke about their bruising as proof of their hard work.
adjective
Definition
Causing physical harm or injury, often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological impact.
In ZH
造成身体伤害或伤害，常用于比喻，描述情感或心理影响。
How to Use Bruising in a Sentence
- The politician's bruising defeat in the election left him contemplating a career change to, perhaps, stand-up comedy.
- After arguing with my cat about my choice of dinner, I realized the bruising comments I made were truly uncalled for!
- The recent economic downturn has led to some bruising consequences for small businesses, including my bakery—now I have to sell 'almost fresh' bread!
Cultural Notes
This usage often appears in contexts involving competition, where the outcome is not just a loss but a significant setback.