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damage

美 [ˈdæmɪdʒ]英 [ˈdæmɪdʒ]
  • n.(有形的)损坏,破坏,损失;损害;伤害;(法院判定的)损害赔偿金
  • vt.损害;破坏;伤害;毁坏

复数: damages 过去式: damaged 现在分词: damaging 过去分词: damaged 第三人称单数: damages

damn- 伤害,损失 + -age 状态,总称

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noun

1

(有形的)损坏,破坏,损失
physical harm caused to sth which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

serious/severe/extensive/permanent/minor damage

重大的 / 严重的 / 大范围的 / 永久性的 / 轻微的损坏

brain/liver etc. damage

脑损伤、肝损伤等

fire/smoke/bomb/storm damage

火灾损失;烟雾熏坏;炸弹毁坏;暴风雨破坏

The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million.

地震造成大约600万元的财产损失。

The storm didn't do much damage .

暴风雨并未造成严重损失。

Let's take a look at the damage.

让我们看看损失情况吧。

I insist on paying for the damage.

我坚持要赔偿损失。

Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage.

一定要给你的照相机投保,以防丢失或损坏。

2

损害;伤害
harmful effects on sb/sth

emotional damage resulting from divorce

离婚引起的感情伤害

damage to a person's reputation

对个人名誉的损害

This could cause serious damage to the country's economy.

这可能对国家的经济造成严重破坏。

I'm going─I've done enough damage here already.

我要走了——我在这里造成的损害已经够大了。

3

(法院判定的)损害赔偿金
an amount of money that a court decides should be paid to sb by the person, company, etc. that has caused them harm or injury

He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000.

他被责令支付总额为3万英镑的损害赔偿金。

They intend to sue for damages.

他们打算起诉,要求赔偿损失。

Ann was awarded £6 000 (in) damages.

安被判予6 000英镑的损害赔偿金。

习语

a way of asking how much sth costs

verb

VN损害;伤害;毁坏;破坏
to harm or spoil sth/sb

The fire badly damaged the town hall.

火灾使市政厅遭到严重破坏。

Several vehicles were damaged in the crash.

好几辆汽车在撞车事故中损坏了。

Smoking seriously damages your health.

吸烟严重损害健康。

The allegations are likely to damage his political career.

这些指控有可能伤及他的政治生涯。

emotionally damaged children

感情上受伤害的孩子

These words all mean to have a bad effect on sb/sth.以上各词均含伤害、损害之义。

to cause physical harm to sth, making it less attractive, useful or valuable; to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指毁坏、破坏、伤害、损害:

The fire badly damaged the town hall.

火灾使市政厅遭到严重破坏。

emotionally damaged children

感情上受伤害的孩子

( rather informal ) to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指伤害、损害:

Hard work never hurt anyone.

努力工作绝无害处。

to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指伤害、损害:

Pollution can harm marine life.

污染会危及海洋生物。

All these words can be used to talk about how things can put people in a weaker position. An action or decision can damage/hurt/harm a person's or country's chances , prospects , interests , reputation or image . Hurt is slightly less formal, especially when it is used in negative statements.

Harm is also often used to talk about ways in which things in the natural world such as wildlife and the environment are affected by human activity.

( rather formal ) to damage sb's health, abilities or chances 指损害、削弱(健康、能力或机会):

Even one drink can impair driving performance.

即使一杯酒也可能影响驾驶操作。

( formal ) to damage sb's health, happiness or chances 指损害、有损于(健康、幸福或机会):

She did not disclose evidence that was likely to prejudice her client's case.

她隐瞒了可能不利于她的当事人的证据。

damage

频次

  • 1
    VERB 损坏;破坏;毁坏
    To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.

    He maliciously damaged a car with a baseball bat...

    他用棒球棒恶意损毁了一辆汽车。

  • 2
    VERB 损害;伤害
    To damage something means to cause it to become less good, pleasant, or successful.

    Jackson doesn't want to damage his reputation as a political personality...

    杰克逊不想损害自己政界名人的声誉。

  • Is the recycling process in itself damaging to the environment?

    这一回收利用过程本身对环境有害吗?

  • 4
    N-UNCOUNT (对物的)损坏,破坏,损失
    Damage is physical harm that is caused to an object.

    The blast caused extensive damage to the house...

    爆炸给这所房子造成了大面积的损坏。

  • 5
    N-UNCOUNT (对人、情况、行为的)损害,伤害,不良影响
    Damage consists of the unpleasant effects that something has on a person, situation, or type of activity.

    Incidents of this type cause irreparable damage to relations with the community...

    这类事件会对与该社群的关系造成不可弥合的伤害。

  • 6
    N-PLURAL (法院判定的)损害赔偿金
    If a court of law awards damages to someone, it orders money to be paid to them by a person who has damaged their reputation or property, or who has injured them.

    He was vindicated in court and damages were awarded.

    他在法庭上被证明无罪,并且获得了损害赔偿金。

  • 7
    PHRASE 事已至此;已造成的损害无法挽回
    If you say 'the damage is done', you mean that it is too late now to prevent the harmful effects of something that has already happened.

    Once the damage is done, even modern surgery can't undo it entirely.

    伤害一旦造成,即使是现代外科手术也无法将其完全消除。

noun

1
the act of damaging something or someone
Synonym: harm hurt scathe
2
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
Synonym: wrong legal injury
3
loss of military equipment
Synonym: equipment casualty
4
the occurrence of a change for the worse
Synonym: harm impairment
5
the amount of money needed to purchase something
the price of gasoline
he got his new car on excellent terms
how much is the damage?
Synonym: price terms

verb

1
inflict damage upon
The snow damaged the roof
She damaged the car when she hit the tree
2
suffer or be susceptible to damage
These fine china cups damage easily

数据来源:WordNet

  1. The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair .

    损坏严重,要修好就得花几千块钱。

  2. The damage to the building is put at over $ 1 million .

    对这座建筑物造成的损坏估计超过100万元。

  3. This could cause serious damage to the country 's economy .

    这可能对国家的经济造成严重破坏。

  4. Be careful not to damage other people 's property .

    小心别损及别人的财物。

  5. Let 's take a look at the damage .

    让我们看看损失情况吧。

  6. I 'm going ─ I 've done enough damage here already .

    我要走了——我在这里造成的损害已经够大了。

  7. Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building .

    大火导致那栋大楼里的东西严重损毁。

  8. We 're very sorry about the damage to your car .

    损坏了你的车,我们真是过意不去。

  9. It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship .

    太晚了,无法弥补他们的关系所遭受的创伤了。

  10. Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage .

    一定要给你的照相机投保,以防丢失或损坏。

  11. Damage to the building was assessed at £ 40 000 .

    该建筑物的损失估定为4万英镑。

  12. The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $ 6 million .

    地震造成大约600万元的财产损失。

  13. Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast .

    在这次爆炸中,两座建筑物被摧毁,其他许多建筑物也被损坏。

  14. The company cannot accept liability for any damage caused by natural disasters .

    该公司对自然灾害造成的任何损失概不承担责任。

  15. It was a large explosion and the resulting damage was extensive .

    爆炸相当剧烈,造成的破坏范围很大。

  16. The extent of the damage could not have been foreseen .

    损害的程度是无法预见到的。

  17. The accident has not done any permanent damage .

    那场事故没有造成什么永久性损伤。

  18. The oil spill has caused incalculable damage to the environment .

    这次石油泄漏对环境造成了难以估计的损害。

  19. Never mind your car ─ what about the damage to my fence ?

    先别管你的车——我的围栏撞坏了,怎么办?

  20. The illness damaged his Action Man image .

    这场病损害了他那爱打拼的形象。

  21. An electrical surge damaged the computer 's disk drive .

    电流浪涌损坏了计算机的磁盘驱动器。

  22. The allegations are likely to damage his political career .

    这些指控有可能伤及他的政治生涯。

  23. Tree roots can cause damage to buildings .

    树根会给大楼造成损害。

  24. It is unclear whether there is any damage .

    有无损坏尚不清楚。

  25. Lead is potentially damaging to children 's health .

    铅对儿童的健康具有潜在损害。

  26. Damage to the building was considerable .

    对这栋建筑物的损坏相当严重。

  27. The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident .

    事故中,车顶没有遭到损坏。

  28. He 'll go mad when he sees the damage .

    他看到这样的破坏准会气疯的。

  29. The lease plainly states that all damage must be paid for .

    租约明确规定,一切损坏必须赔偿。

  30. The damage to the car was minimal .

    汽车受到的损坏很小。

后缀
e-状态,总称

advantage n. 有利条件

advant- 前面 + -age 状态,总称

message n. 消息

mess 送,放出 + -age 状态,总称

passage n. 通道

pass- 通过 + -age 状态,总称

percentage n. 百分率

percent n.百分比 + -age 状态,总称

sausage n. 香肠

saus- 盐 + -age 状态,总称

voyage n. 航行

voy- 道路 + -age 状态,总称

courage n. 勇气

cour- 心脏,一致 + -age 状态,总称

stage n. 阶段

st- 站,立 + -age 状态,总称

bandage n. 绷带

band 带子 + -age 状态,总称

hostage n. 人质

host- 客人 + -age 状态,总称

harm damage hurt impair 【导航词义:伤害,损害】
harm v. 伤害,损害
〔辨析〕

用于人、动物或环境,也可用于名誉或形象,程度较轻。

〔例证〕

The kidnappers didn't harm the little boy.

绑匪没有伤害那个小男孩。

Don't harm your eyes by reading in dim light.

不要在昏暗的灯光下看书,以免损害眼睛。

This machine can handle chemicals that harm the environment.

这台机器能够处理损害环境的化学物品。

His failures harmed his reputation.

他屡次失败使他的声誉受损。

damage v. 损害,毁坏
〔辨析〕

可以用于某物或某人的身体,表示使之失去价值或功能;也可用于感情、信心等,表示产生不良影响。

〔例证〕

The early frost damaged the crops.

早霜把庄稼给毁了。

His car was damaged in a collision.

他的汽车被撞坏了。

Smoking can damage your health.

吸烟会损害健康。

More attention should be given to emotionally damaged children.

感情受到伤害的儿童应该得到更多关注。

hurt v. 受伤;损害,伤害
〔辨析〕

指身体、感情等受到伤害,侧重于感到疼痛,也可指产生不良影响,程度可轻可重。

〔例证〕

He hurt his right leg badly in the football match.

在那场足球赛中,他的右腿受了重伤。

He hurt her feelings.

他伤害了她的感情。

Unfair competition has hurt the company's position in the market.

不公平竞争已经对这家公司的市场地位造成损害。

impair v. 损害,削弱
〔辨析〕

指使情况变得更糟、价值更小等。

〔例证〕

Smoking impaired his health.

吸烟使他的健康变得更糟。

His vision was impaired.

他的视力变差了。

  • 词语搭配
  • 习语

damage与以下词性连用

v.

damage caused by/to something

由…引起的/对…的损害

adj.

extensive damage

巨大的伤害(或破坏)

permanent damage

永久性损伤(或破坏)

n.

damage to someone's reputation

对某人名誉的损害

damage to someone's health

对某人健康的损害

damage to the environment

对环境的损害

n.

what's the damage?

要花多少钱
a way of asking how much sth costs