damage
n.损害,毁坏;(pl.)赔偿金 vt.损害,毁坏
释义2:
damage
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◙ noun1. [mass noun] physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function• 损坏;损伤,伤害 unwelcome and detrimental effects• 损害 »the damage to his reputation was considerable. 对他声誉的损害相当大。2. (damages)a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury• 损害赔偿金 »she was awarded $284,000 in damages. 她得到了284,000美元的损害赔偿金。◙ verb1. [with obj.] inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function• 损坏;损伤,伤害 »the car was badly damaged in the accident. 在车祸中汽车被严重损坏。 »[as adj. damaged] damaged ligaments. 损伤的韧带。 »[as adj. damaging] new cars are less damaging to the environment. 新车对环境的损害较少。 have a detrimental effect on• 有损于 »the scandal could seriously damage his career. 此丑闻可能严重有损他的职业生涯。【IDIOMS】
◘ the damage is done1. used to indicate that it is too late to prevent the occurrence of something unfortunate or undesirable• 于事无补◘ what's the damage?1. (informal, humorous)used to ask the cost of something• [非正式,幽默] 要多少钱?【派生】
♦ damagingly adverb【语源】
1. Middle English: from Old French, from dam, damne 'loss or damage', from Latin damnum 'loss or hurt'; compare with damn
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