| 释义 |
Definition of damage in English: damagenoun ˈdamɪdʒˈdæmɪdʒ 1mass noun Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something. 损坏；损伤，伤害 bombing caused extensive damage to the town Example sentencesExamples - Prompt treatment with steroids may prevent further irreversible nerve damage.
- The U.S. embassy building sustained extensive structural damage.
- Instead of letting up, they exacerbate their injuries, potentially causing permanent damage.
- US Army Air Corps officers believed that bomb damage resulted primarily from blast effects.
- Mr Smith said severe physical illness had resulted in physical damage to the brain.
- The move is to prevent vandals from causing further damage to the property.
- Motorists have paid the price of deteriorating roads with damage to their vehicles.
- If this condition persists too long the baby suffers irreparable brain damage.
- Apart from a few bruises, we arrived in Hobart with no injuries and no damage to the yacht.
- A car accident left me with whiplash, a concussion, and severe ligament damage.
- Thankfully there was only mild smoke damage to the family accommodation.
- Extensive flood damage has closed a 20-block section of downtown Richmond.
- Suspected items are not to be used as weapons or to cause bodily harm or damage to personal property in any way.
- Coalition bombing, which struck nuclear and chemical weapons installations, also caused serious environmental damage.
- These fires cause damage to property and often lead to personal injury.
- One of the most common cartilage injuries is damage to the fibrocartilage in the knee joint.
- Mavis watched in dismay as youths drinking alcohol gathered in alleys, causing criminal damage to property and vehicles.
- In addition to being fatal in large enough doses, paracetamol can cause permanent damage to the liver.
- Luckily for us this incident had caused no harm or any damage to the equipment.
- Deaths, injuries and damage resulting from drink-driving in the city have risen in recent years.
Synonyms harm, injury, destruction, vandalization, vandalism impairment, defilement, desecration, defacement, disfigurement, scarring, mutilation, vitiation, detriment ruin, havoc, devastation wear and tear, battering, friction, erosion, attrition, corrosion, abrasion, deterioration, degeneration rare detrition - 1.1 Detrimental effects.
损害 the damage to his reputation was considerable 对他声誉的损害相当大。 Example sentencesExamples - Cesare died at the age of 30, far before his sister, but the damage to her reputation had already been done.
- No matter what, this battle will cause tremendous damage to the newspaper vendors.
- Jim was a sneaky little manipulator, and he could do a lot of damage to me behind my back.
- Don't you have deep-rooted psychological damage from your time amongst the other kids?
- This will do nothing but damage to the villagers and can only be detrimental to the area.
- The most voracious debt will invariably do the most psychological damage.
- Being able to let go seems safer psychologically, as damage occurs from a failure to release things.
- The damage to the UN and our relations with Europe will have long-term repercussions.
- The misery and human damage our policies have inflicted on some people will never be undone.
- Economists say that the current global oil price hike will be absorbed without too much damage to the economy.
- The articles are seen as causing serious damage to Alexander's reputation.
- The Secretary said he deeply regrets the damage done to the reputation of the military and the country as a whole.
- I could find no discernible psychological damage or mental health difficulties.
- The institution of monarchy has inflicted terrible psychological damage on him since he was a toddler.
- However, we are concerned about the psychological damage you have inflicted on your victims.
- If oil prices remain high, then it will probably be developing countries who will suffer the most economic damage.
- The organization needs to be punished both in the courts and at the ballot box and if this happens then there will be no lasting damage to the peace process.
- It is hard to know what psychological damage another defeat might have inflicted on Chambers.
- There will inevitably be damage to the firm's brand value caused by the publicity.
- Does he not see the inner torment and psychological damage this is causing me?
2damagesA 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。 Example sentencesExamples - As a result, the defendants deny that the plaintiff is entitled to damages for wrongful dismissal.
- Awards of damages are primarily intended to compensate for loss, whether pecuniary or non-pecuniary.
- The defendants claim damages which they allege that they suffered from the granting of the injunction.
- He had won damages after the newspaper printed allegations about his involvement with a prostitute.
- Ms. Jones claims economic losses in the form of loss of income and general damages for her injuries.
- The judge had rejected both approaches and awarded £2,500 general damages for loss of amenity.
- The second principle may be that the court should not award exemplary or aggravated damages.
- The claimants claim damages for libel against the three defendants in the current action arising out of the article.
- Accordingly, the plaintiff's claim for damages for mental distress is dismissed.
- He or she sues not only for personal injury but for damages for the loss or destruction of the motor vehicle.
- The Claimant is seeking damages for loss of access to Government Business Grants.
- I am satisfied that I have jurisdiction to award damages in lieu of an injunction.
- I would not, therefore, have been able to award the Claimants any damages even if they had established liability.
- However, any right to award damages or other remedy is restricted to courts that already have the power to make such an award.
- Before his death, he issued a writ against the defendant claiming damages for personal injuries.
- Put another way, the Federal Court could not award damages in a judicial review proceeding.
- Many of the criteria derive from the principles adopted in awarding special damages for personal injuries.
- The Defendants maintain that the claim for damages for libel must in consequence fail.
- It also seeks an award of monetary damages for losses incurred as a result of the defendants' unlawful conduct.
- Nor do I think it is necessary to achieve just satisfaction of the claimant's claim that damages should be awarded.
Synonyms compensation, recompense, restitution, redress, reparation(s) repayment, reimbursement, remuneration, requital, indemnification, indemnity, satisfaction North American informal comp archaic guerdon, meed rare solatium
verbˈdamɪdʒˈdæmɪdʒ [with object]1Inflict 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 车祸中汽车严重受损。 Example sentencesExamples - The car was damaged in the accident but the driver did not stop and it was later found burned out.
- Wayne hit the windscreen of a car in the smash, severely damaging his brain.
- Lomax's car was badly damaged and had a smashed windscreen and two shredded tyres.
- The forester implored anyone seeing vandals damaging the tree to report it immediately to the police.
- A pupil and a teacher suffered minor injuries and the bus was damaged in the accident.
- The vandals broke into the car, damaged the ignition and stole her walking stick.
- Windows were smashed and the roof was damaged but the vandals failed to get into the building.
- Swan revealed he was out of action at Turf Moor for almost a year after damaging his cruciate ligament.
- The empty house became the target for vandals, and five years ago it was badly damaged in a fire.
- He said all the trees on the land were damaged by vandals four months ago and only replaced this week.
- The driver escaped serious injury although the car was badly damaged in the impact.
- One of the cottages was severely damaged in November when it was hit by a stolen car.
- Frustrated motorists trying to negotiate traffic calming methods at speed will damage their cars.
- He also admitted a further charge of making a threat to destroy or damage her home.
- The accident damaged the propeller and both sets of landing gear at the nose and the rear of the plane.
- The end terrace house was badly damaged in the blaze which started when a gas fire set light to a sofa in the front room.
- This is ionizing radiation, which damages genetic material and disrupts cell function.
- If your tooth is damaged by accident then the pulp may be affected and get infected.
- This can result in a severely damaged thyroid gland that functions poorly or not at all.
- The car doorframe was damaged and the covering around the steering column had been removed.
Synonyms harm, do damage to, injure, mar, deface, mutilate, mangle, impair, blemish, disfigure, vandalize, blight, spoil, defile, desecrate tamper with, sabotage, disrupt, play havoc with, vitiate ruin, devastate, destroy, wreck, cripple, drive a nail into the coffin of North American informal trash rare disfeature - 1.1 Have a detrimental effect on.
损害 the scandal could seriously damage his career 此丑闻可能严重有损他的职业生涯。 Example sentencesExamples - He is seen as something of a damaged figure in the wake of a number of scandals.
- If you don't do so and we get these side effects, our embryonic sense of hope is badly damaged.
- At the very least, it will badly damage the reputation of the hardliners.
- Few seem prepared to stand up to a prejudice that is both socially and economically damaging.
- Its effects will be particularly damaging on small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- At the very least their own career is then finished, at worse it could probably damage their own party.
- In breaking that promise, the party's political credibility is severely damaged.
- Suddenly, it appears that once a pitcher passes his prime, one bad season will irreparably damage his reputation.
- In the long run, arguing may have a damaging effect on your relationship, and on your whole family.
- The central theme here is the damaging effect of selfish thinking and behaviour.
- Some are unhappy at the possibility of a highly geared offer that could damage the value of their investments.
- It was in this capacity that he became embroiled in a damaging series of scandals.
- The changed item could do harm to the author by mocking him or damaging his reputation.
- It severely damages the image and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance.
- She does not want her name used for fear of damaging her husband's future career.
- All this was good for morale, but rivalries could have a damaging effect on operational efficiency.
- The other allegation is a lot trickier and potentially a lot more damaging.
- Has the coverage been fair to those who say the bill badly damages free speech?
- The low price meant I could buy a couple of bottles and not damage my bank balance too badly.
- The slur made by your critic is a very serious and damaging one to the organization and its unconditional generosity.
Synonyms harmful, detrimental, injurious, hurtful, inimical, dangerous, destructive, ruinous, calamitous, disastrous, deleterious, pernicious, ill, bad, evil, baleful, malign, corrupting, malignant, adverse, undesirable, prejudicial, unfavourable, unfortunate, counterproductive unhealthy, unwholesome, poisonous, cancerous, noxious, environmentally unfriendly literary malefic, maleficent rare prejudicious
PhrasesUsed to indicate that it is too late to prevent the occurrence of something unfortunate or undesirable. 于事无补 there didn't seem any point in arguing now—the damage was done Example sentencesExamples - He has since backtracked a little and tried to distance himself from his own letter, but the damage is done.
- But by the time the bill comes in the door, it is usually too late and the damage is done.
- Now the damage is done, and it is unclear whether Clear Skies, or any other needed environmental reform proposal, will make it through this Congress.
- Combine the jumbo popcorn, bag of lollies and mega soft-drink with lounging around and the damage is done.
- He apologised, but the damage is done as far as I'm concerned.
- Then we got letters saying we could stay until after Christmas, but of course by then the damage is done.
- Okay: if she repents then fine, that's for God to decide on in her next life, but the damage is done and nothing now could bring back those people's lives and the pain that their deaths have caused.
- But even if the Tuesday hearing is a legal cure, the damage is done.
- He doesn't think it likely that the document will become official policy, but others argue the damage is done.
- Halfway through the second CD, we revert to studio versions, but the damage is done.
humorous, informal Used to ask the cost of something. 〈非正式，幽默〉要多少钱？ Example sentencesExamples - What's the damage? Forty quid a session.
- I'll settle up now, what's the damage?
Synonyms cost, price, expense, charge, bill, account, total
OriginMiddle English: from Old French, from dam, damne 'loss or damage', from Latin damnum 'loss or hurt'; compare with damn. Definition of damage in US English: damagenounˈdamijˈdæmɪdʒ 1Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function. 损坏；损伤，伤害 Example sentencesExamples - The U.S. embassy building sustained extensive structural damage.
- Extensive flood damage has closed a 20-block section of downtown Richmond.
- A car accident left me with whiplash, a concussion, and severe ligament damage.
- These fires cause damage to property and often lead to personal injury.
- Deaths, injuries and damage resulting from drink-driving in the city have risen in recent years.
- Luckily for us this incident had caused no harm or any damage to the equipment.
- Apart from a few bruises, we arrived in Hobart with no injuries and no damage to the yacht.
- Mr Smith said severe physical illness had resulted in physical damage to the brain.
- Prompt treatment with steroids may prevent further irreversible nerve damage.
- Thankfully there was only mild smoke damage to the family accommodation.
- Coalition bombing, which struck nuclear and chemical weapons installations, also caused serious environmental damage.
- Mavis watched in dismay as youths drinking alcohol gathered in alleys, causing criminal damage to property and vehicles.
- Motorists have paid the price of deteriorating roads with damage to their vehicles.
- Suspected items are not to be used as weapons or to cause bodily harm or damage to personal property in any way.
- The move is to prevent vandals from causing further damage to the property.
- If this condition persists too long the baby suffers irreparable brain damage.
- In addition to being fatal in large enough doses, paracetamol can cause permanent damage to the liver.
- US Army Air Corps officers believed that bomb damage resulted primarily from blast effects.
- Instead of letting up, they exacerbate their injuries, potentially causing permanent damage.
- One of the most common cartilage injuries is damage to the fibrocartilage in the knee joint.
Synonyms harm, injury, destruction, vandalization, vandalism - 1.1 Unwelcome and detrimental effects.
损害 the damage to his reputation was considerable 对他声誉的损害相当大。 Example sentencesExamples - However, we are concerned about the psychological damage you have inflicted on your victims.
- The institution of monarchy has inflicted terrible psychological damage on him since he was a toddler.
- Jim was a sneaky little manipulator, and he could do a lot of damage to me behind my back.
- The misery and human damage our policies have inflicted on some people will never be undone.
- The articles are seen as causing serious damage to Alexander's reputation.
- No matter what, this battle will cause tremendous damage to the newspaper vendors.
- There will inevitably be damage to the firm's brand value caused by the publicity.
- Cesare died at the age of 30, far before his sister, but the damage to her reputation had already been done.
- Don't you have deep-rooted psychological damage from your time amongst the other kids?
- This will do nothing but damage to the villagers and can only be detrimental to the area.
- The most voracious debt will invariably do the most psychological damage.
- The damage to the UN and our relations with Europe will have long-term repercussions.
- I could find no discernible psychological damage or mental health difficulties.
- Economists say that the current global oil price hike will be absorbed without too much damage to the economy.
- Does he not see the inner torment and psychological damage this is causing me?
- If oil prices remain high, then it will probably be developing countries who will suffer the most economic damage.
- Being able to let go seems safer psychologically, as damage occurs from a failure to release things.
- It is hard to know what psychological damage another defeat might have inflicted on Chambers.
- The Secretary said he deeply regrets the damage done to the reputation of the military and the country as a whole.
- The organization needs to be punished both in the courts and at the ballot box and if this happens then there will be no lasting damage to the peace process.
2damagesA 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。 Example sentencesExamples - The Defendants maintain that the claim for damages for libel must in consequence fail.
- Accordingly, the plaintiff's claim for damages for mental distress is dismissed.
- Ms. Jones claims economic losses in the form of loss of income and general damages for her injuries.
- Many of the criteria derive from the principles adopted in awarding special damages for personal injuries.
- Put another way, the Federal Court could not award damages in a judicial review proceeding.
- Nor do I think it is necessary to achieve just satisfaction of the claimant's claim that damages should be awarded.
- He had won damages after the newspaper printed allegations about his involvement with a prostitute.
- The Claimant is seeking damages for loss of access to Government Business Grants.
- I am satisfied that I have jurisdiction to award damages in lieu of an injunction.
- He or she sues not only for personal injury but for damages for the loss or destruction of the motor vehicle.
- As a result, the defendants deny that the plaintiff is entitled to damages for wrongful dismissal.
- Before his death, he issued a writ against the defendant claiming damages for personal injuries.
- I would not, therefore, have been able to award the Claimants any damages even if they had established liability.
- Awards of damages are primarily intended to compensate for loss, whether pecuniary or non-pecuniary.
- The second principle may be that the court should not award exemplary or aggravated damages.
- It also seeks an award of monetary damages for losses incurred as a result of the defendants' unlawful conduct.
- The claimants claim damages for libel against the three defendants in the current action arising out of the article.
- The judge had rejected both approaches and awarded £2,500 general damages for loss of amenity.
- However, any right to award damages or other remedy is restricted to courts that already have the power to make such an award.
- The defendants claim damages which they allege that they suffered from the granting of the injunction.
Synonyms compensation, recompense, restitution, redress, reparation, reparations
verbˈdamijˈdæmɪdʒ [with object]1Inflict 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 车祸中汽车严重受损。 损伤的韧带。 Example sentencesExamples - The end terrace house was badly damaged in the blaze which started when a gas fire set light to a sofa in the front room.
- One of the cottages was severely damaged in November when it was hit by a stolen car.
- He also admitted a further charge of making a threat to destroy or damage her home.
- The car doorframe was damaged and the covering around the steering column had been removed.
- Windows were smashed and the roof was damaged but the vandals failed to get into the building.
- If your tooth is damaged by accident then the pulp may be affected and get infected.
- This is ionizing radiation, which damages genetic material and disrupts cell function.
- Swan revealed he was out of action at Turf Moor for almost a year after damaging his cruciate ligament.
- The driver escaped serious injury although the car was badly damaged in the impact.
- The forester implored anyone seeing vandals damaging the tree to report it immediately to the police.
- Lomax's car was badly damaged and had a smashed windscreen and two shredded tyres.
- This can result in a severely damaged thyroid gland that functions poorly or not at all.
- A pupil and a teacher suffered minor injuries and the bus was damaged in the accident.
- The car was damaged in the accident but the driver did not stop and it was later found burned out.
- He said all the trees on the land were damaged by vandals four months ago and only replaced this week.
- Wayne hit the windscreen of a car in the smash, severely damaging his brain.
- The empty house became the target for vandals, and five years ago it was badly damaged in a fire.
- Frustrated motorists trying to negotiate traffic calming methods at speed will damage their cars.
- The vandals broke into the car, damaged the ignition and stole her walking stick.
- The accident damaged the propeller and both sets of landing gear at the nose and the rear of the plane.
Synonyms harm, do damage to, injure, mar, deface, mutilate, mangle, impair, blemish, disfigure, vandalize, blight, spoil, defile, desecrate - 1.1 Have a detrimental effect on.
损害 the scandal could seriously damage his career 此丑闻可能严重有损他的职业生涯。 Example sentencesExamples - The central theme here is the damaging effect of selfish thinking and behaviour.
- Has the coverage been fair to those who say the bill badly damages free speech?
- The low price meant I could buy a couple of bottles and not damage my bank balance too badly.
- At the very least, it will badly damage the reputation of the hardliners.
- The changed item could do harm to the author by mocking him or damaging his reputation.
- The slur made by your critic is a very serious and damaging one to the organization and its unconditional generosity.
- If you don't do so and we get these side effects, our embryonic sense of hope is badly damaged.
- At the very least their own career is then finished, at worse it could probably damage their own party.
- The other allegation is a lot trickier and potentially a lot more damaging.
- Its effects will be particularly damaging on small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Suddenly, it appears that once a pitcher passes his prime, one bad season will irreparably damage his reputation.
- He is seen as something of a damaged figure in the wake of a number of scandals.
- It severely damages the image and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance.
- In breaking that promise, the party's political credibility is severely damaged.
- She does not want her name used for fear of damaging her husband's future career.
- All this was good for morale, but rivalries could have a damaging effect on operational efficiency.
- Few seem prepared to stand up to a prejudice that is both socially and economically damaging.
- Some are unhappy at the possibility of a highly geared offer that could damage the value of their investments.
- In the long run, arguing may have a damaging effect on your relationship, and on your whole family.
- It was in this capacity that he became embroiled in a damaging series of scandals.
Synonyms harmful, detrimental, injurious, hurtful, inimical, dangerous, destructive, ruinous, calamitous, disastrous, deleterious, pernicious, ill, bad, evil, baleful, malign, corrupting, malignant, adverse, undesirable, prejudicial, unfavourable, unfortunate, counterproductive
Phraseshumorous, informal Used to ask the cost of something. 〈非正式，幽默〉要多少钱？ Example sentencesExamples - I'll settle up now, what's the damage?
- What's the damage? Forty quid a session.
Synonyms cost, price, expense, charge, bill, account, total
OriginMiddle English: from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn. |