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单词 damage
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damage

noun
 
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
Idioms
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  1.  
    [uncountable] physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
    • serious/severe damage
    • The building suffered extensive damage by fire in 1925.
    • permanent/irreparable/irreversible damage
    • The accident caused no permanent damage.
    • She suffered minor brain damage at birth.
    • liver/nerve/kidney damage
    • flood/storm/smoke/water/fire damage
    • damage to something The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 billion.
    • The storm didn't do much damage.
    • Industry could inflict further damage on the island's ecology.
    • It could take years to repair the damage.
    • Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage.
    see also collateral damage, criminal damage
    Extra Examples
    • There is growing awareness of the environmental damage caused by cars.
    • All three compounds caused substantial DNA damage.
    • He was prosecuted for criminal damage to a vehicle.
    • In war, there is always collateral damage.
    • At the moment it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage.
    • Let's take a look at the damage.
    • I insist on paying for the damage.
    • Crops are sprayed with chemicals to prevent damage from insects.
    • The attempt at stopping the floods turned into a damage-limitation exercise.
    • The insurance policy covers the building for accidental damage.
    • The power plant will cause untold damage to the local environment.
    • The property damage is expected to exceed $10 billion.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • considerable
    • enormous
    • great
    verb + damage
    • cause
    • do
    • inflict
    damage + verb
    • occur
    • result
    damage + noun
    • assessment
    • report
    • control
    preposition
    • damage by
    • damage from
    • damage to
    phrases
    • the cost of the damage
    • the damage is done
    • the extent of the damage
    See full entry
  2.  
    [uncountable] harmful effects on somebody/something
    • The children suffered psychological and emotional damage.
    • irreparable/permanent/lasting damage
    • damage to somebody/something This could cause serious damage to the country's economy.
    • It will be hard to repair the damage to his reputation.
    • Don't you think you've done enough damage already?
    Extra Examples
    • Don't try to apologize—the damage is done.
    • Serious damage control was needed after the information was leaked to the papers.
    • The incident did permanent damage to relations between the two countries.
    • They inflicted severe psychological damage on their opponents.
    Topics War and conflictb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • considerable
    • enormous
    • great
    verb + damage
    • cause
    • do
    • inflict
    damage + verb
    • occur
    • result
    damage + noun
    • assessment
    • report
    • control
    preposition
    • damage by
    • damage from
    • damage to
    phrases
    • the cost of the damage
    • the damage is done
    • the extent of the damage
    See full entry
  3. damages
    [plural] an amount of money that a court decides should be paid to somebody by the person, company, etc. that has caused them harm or injury
    • He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000.
    • They intend to sue for damages.
    • Ann was awarded £6 000 (in) damages.
    • She was awarded damages of £6 000 .
    see also punitive damages
    Extra Examples
    • A woman is to bring a civil damages claim against the two men.
    • He received damages for personal injury.
    • If goods are lost in transit, the carrier will be liable for damages.
    • The court will assess the damages.
    • The judge upheld her claim for damages against her former employer.
    • damages incurred by the unfairly sacked workers
    Topics Crime and punishmentc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • civil
    • substantial
    • punitive
    verb + damages
    • incur
    • suffer
    • claim
    damages + noun
    • action
    • claim
    • award
    preposition
    • in damage
    • damage for
    • damage of
    phrases
    • an action for damages
    • a claim for damages
    See full entry
  4. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn.
Idioms
what’s the damage?
  1. (informal) a way of asking how much something costs

damage

verb
 
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they damage
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
he / she / it damages
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
past simple damaged
/ˈdæmɪdʒd/
/ˈdæmɪdʒd/
past participle damaged
/ˈdæmɪdʒd/
/ˈdæmɪdʒd/
-ing form damaging
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
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  1. damage something/somebody to have a bad or harmful effect on something/somebody
    • The church was badly damaged by the 1997 earthquake.
    • Smoking seriously damages your health.
    • to be severely/heavily damaged in the fire
    • Our car was damaged beyond repair in the crash.
    • She fears the allegations could permanently damage her reputation.
    • She was psychologically damaged by her experiences.
    Extra Examples
    • A number of houses were damaged or destroyed by the fire.
    • Injuries were minimal, but some business property was damaged.
    • Damp has damaged some of the paintings irreparably.
    • The government has the power to fine companies that damage the environment.
    • Many feel the organization's credibility has been damaged.
    Synonyms damagedamage
    • hurt
    • harm
    • impair
    These words all mean to have a bad effect on somebody/​something.
    • damage to cause physical harm to something, making it less attractive, useful or valuable; to have a bad effect on somebody/​something’s life, health, happiness or chances of success:
      • The fire badly damaged the town hall.
      • emotionally damaged children
    • hurt (rather informal) to have a bad effect on somebody/​something’s life, health, happiness or chances of success:
      • Hard work never hurt anyone.
    • harm to have a bad effect on somebody/​something’s life, health, happiness or chances of success:
      • Pollution can harm marine life.
    damage, hurt or harm?Hurt is slightly less formal than damage or harm, especially when it is used in negative statements: It won’t hurt him to have to wait a bit.It won’t damage/​harm him to have to wait a bit. 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.
    • impair (rather formal) to damage somebody’s health, abilities or chances:
      • Even one drink can impair driving performance.
    Patterns
    • to damage/​hurt/​harm/​impair somebody’s chances
    • to damage/​hurt/​harm somebody’s interests/​reputation
    • to damage/​harm/​impair somebody’s health
    • to seriously/​greatly damage/​hurt/​harm/​impair somebody/​something
    • to badly/​severely damage/​hurt/​impair somebody/​something
    Collocations InjuriesInjuriesBeing injured
    • have a fall/​an injury
    • receive/​suffer/​sustain a serious injury/​a hairline fracture/(especially British English) whiplash/​a gunshot wound
    • hurt/​injure your ankle/​back/​leg
    • damage the brain/​an ankle ligament/​your liver/​the optic nerve/​the skin
    • pull/​strain/​tear a hamstring/​ligament/​muscle/​tendon
    • sprain/​twist your ankle/​wrist
    • break a bone/​your collarbone/​your leg/​three ribs
    • fracture/​crack your skull
    • break/​chip/​knock out/​lose a tooth
    • burst/​perforate your eardrum
    • dislocate your finger/​hip/​jaw/​shoulder
    • bruise/​cut/​graze your arm/​knee/​shoulder
    • burn/​scald yourself/​your tongue
    • bang/​bump/​hit/ (informal) bash your elbow/​head/​knee (on/​against something)
    Treating injuries
    • treat somebody for burns/​a head injury/​a stab wound
    • examine/​clean/​dress/​bandage/​treat a bullet wound
    • repair a damaged/​torn ligament/​tendon/​cartilage
    • amputate/​cut off an arm/​a finger/​a foot/​a leg/​a limb
    • put on/ (formal) apply/​take off (especially North American English) a Band-Aid™/(British English) a plaster/​a bandage
    • need/​require/​put in/ (especially British English) have (out)/ (North American English) get (out) stitches
    • put on/​rub on/ (formal) apply cream/​ointment/​lotion
    • have/​receive/​undergo (British English) physiotherapy/(North American English) physical therapy
    Topics War and conflictb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • badly
    • heavily
    • seriously
    See full entry
    Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn.
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