| 单词 | harm |
| 释义 | harm —harm /hɑːm/ aep /hɑːrm/ noun [U] ► B2 physical or other injury or damage: » Both deny conspiring to cause actual bodily harm.» A mistake like that will do his credibility a lot of harm.» Missing a meal once in a while never did anyone any harm.» You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - (there's) no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit).» She meant no harm (= did not intend to offend), she was joking.» She was frightened by the experience but she came to no harm (= was not hurt).Thesaurus+: ↑Damaging and spoiling , ↑Destroying and demolishingThesaurus+: ↑Injuring and injuriesWord partners for harm noun• ♯cause/♯do (sb/sth) harm• not ♯mean (sb) any harm• not ♯come to any harm• ♯great/♯real/♯serious/♯irreparable harm• ♯there's no harm in (doing) sth• harm ♯to sb/sthWord Builder:–Nouns: harm, harmfulness–Adjectives: harmful, harmless, unharmed–Verbs: harm–Adverbs: harmlesslyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. cause/do (sb/sth) harm» It wouldn't do her any harm to eat a bit less.-lu. not mean (sb) any harm» He's a bit blunt sometimes, but he doesn't mean any harm.-lu. not see any harm in sth/doing sth» I didn't see any harm in helping them with their homework.-lu. not come to any harm» If you stay with us you won't come to any harm.-lu. protect sb from harm» I'd do anything to protect my children from harm.–Types-lu. economic/environmental/physical harm» Two nights in the open had not caused her any physical harm.-lu. actual bodily/grievous bodily/serious bodily harm» He was convicted of grievous bodily harm.–Adjectives-lu. great/irreparable/real/serious/significant/untold harm» This attack has done serious harm to prospects of peace.–Prepositions-lu. harm to sb/sth» The argument caused great harm to our relationship.-lu. (no) harm in sth/doing sth» We can't afford to buy these clothes, but there's no harm in looking.-lu. without harm» They allowed him to pass without harm.–Nouns-lu. potential for harm» There is potential for harm from these chemicals.-lu. risk of harm» Heavy machinery put them at risk of harm.–Determiners-lu. any/no harm» You can leave your bike there - it's not doing any harm.–Phrases-lu. there's no harm in sth/doing sth» She probably won't have time to help you, but there's no harm in asking.-lu. cause/do more harm than good» I tried to give her some advice, but I think I caused more harm than good.-lu. [be, get, keep sb, stay, etc.] out of harm's way» Can you keep the children out of harm's way while we move the furniture around?• • • Extra Examples:» There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact at work.» Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can sometimes do more harm than good.» I'm sure he's well-intentioned - he wouldn't mean any harm.» Modernizing historic buildings can often do more harm than good.» Should any harm befall me on my journey, you may open this letter.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for harm ► B2 to hurt someone or damage something: » Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident.» The government's reputation has already been harmed by a series of scandals.Thesaurus+: ↑Damaging and spoiling , ↑Destroying and demolishingWord Builder:–Nouns: harm, harmfulness–Adjectives: harmful, harmless, unharmed–Verbs: harm–Adverbs: harmlessly• • • Extra Examples:» Research shows that it is not divorce per se that harms children, but the continuing conflict between parents.» The oil that discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals.» She only buys dolphin-friendly tuna fish that is caught without harming dolphins.» If you harm her, you're going to have the police to reckon with.» He claims that the report has harmed his reputation. |
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