| 释义 |
dam·age /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n. | vt. | vi. | phr.
I n.
1. 损害；损失；毁坏；破坏
do damage to sb. (sb.'s reputation) 损害某人(某人的名誉)
repair the damage 弥补损失
cause (suffer) damage 造成(遭受)破坏
2. 〈口〉代价；费用
“What's the damage?”he asked. 他问道：“要花多少钱?”
3. [damages] 【律】损害赔偿；损害赔偿金
He was awarded ＄500 damages for the injury he suffered in the accident. 他因事故受伤而得到500美元的损害赔偿金。
II ❶ vt.
损害；损坏；毁坏
damage sb.(sb.'s interests) 损害某人(某人的利益)
damage fruit trees 损害果树
The factory was extensively damaged in the earthquake. 这家工厂在地震中遭到多处破坏。
❷ vi.
受到损坏；被损害
Wool usually damages if washed in hot water. 毛织物用热水洗一般要受损。
[OFr < L damnum injury, loss, fine] phr. the damage is done 事已至此 (指已无法挽救) dam·age·a·bil·i·tyˌdæmɪdʒəˈbɪlətɪ n. |