hurt·ful /ˈhɜːtfʊl/ a. 1. 引起疼痛的 2. (野兽等)伤害生命的 3. 使人痛苦的；伤感情的；(对…)有损害的 The crippled child hobbling to catch up was a hurtful sight. 那个跛足的孩子一拐一拐地试图赶上大家，叫人看了心里难过。 a hurtful remark 伤人感情的话 be hurtful to sb.'s reputation 有损某人名誉 Smoking is hurtful to health. 吸烟对身体有害。